Source: Daily_Mail
Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome on brink of Stoke move
Stoke are close to agreeing a fee with Birmingham for Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome but chairman Peter Coates admits personal terms may still be a stumbling block. The Potters have been in negotiation with Blues, relegated from the Barclays Premier League last season, for a number of weeks and the two clubs appear to have come to a valuation acceptable to both parties. Quick return: Scott Dann (centre) could be back in the top flight with Stoke'We have made an offer and are hoping to do a deal that will satisfy both clubs,' Coates told The Sentinel. 'It is my understanding we were very close to a deal but then you still have to sort things out with the players. These things can take forever. 'You have to have other irons in the fire because so many things can go wrong. 'Sometimes you think you have a deal and it doesn't happen. As one agent once said, "The truth today may not be the truth tomorrow".' Can't keep him down: Cameron Jerome is also heading for the Britannia Hughton told it's business as normal at Birmingham despite Yeung's money-laundering chargeCountdown to kick-off: Our guide to all the Premier League pre-season fixturesThe holiday is over, chaps! Premier League stars back in training ahead of new seasonClub-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersPREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL: Strips your team will wear in 2011-12All the latest Stoke news, features and opinion