Tony Pulis lines up £8m move for former Liverpool star Mohamed Sissoko

Tony Pulis is weighing up a move for former Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko and is keen to launch an ?8million move for the Juventus star.Pulis is keen to make the 26-year-old the star summer signing at the Britannia Stadium but knows he will face tough competition from French sides Paris St Germain and Marseille.  In demand: Stoke want to sign Juventus midfielder Mohamed Sissoko The Stoke boss said: 'It's no secret we need to bring players in to boost the squad.'We're hoping to do some deals over the next few weeks.' But while Pulis is keen to add to his squad, he faces a battle to keep hold of Danish keeper Thomas Sorensen.The Denmark international threatened to quit the club at the end of last season after losing his starting place to Asmir Begovic before vowing to fight to regain the No 1 jersey.Sorensen, wanted by West Brom, wrote on his Twitter account: 'I really appreciate all the support from you Stoke fans. Nothing has been decided about my future yet. It is frustrating when u just wanna play football but the situation makes it a bit complicated.' The Insider: Crouch to QPR looks a tall order as Stoke track Twente powerhouse JankoWoodgate set for Stoke bow against Evo-Stik minnows Newcastle TownCole claims he is committed to Hammers cause after move to Stoke collapsesStoke defender Higginbotham sets September target for injury comeback

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