West Brom have made Berahino available this month to raise funds to bring in a winger and a midfielder

Stoke City are preparing a bid for Saido Berahino and think that they can beat Tottenham Hotspur to his signature.

West Bromwich Albion have made the striker available this month to raise funds to bring in a winger and a midfielder. Berahino’s proposed move to Tottenham collapsed in the summer over the payment schedule. Mauricio Pochettino, the Tottenham head coach, has said that he wants a new striker, but only if they have the right character.

A representative for Ezequiel Lavezzi has claimed that he is talking to Chelsea about the Paris Saint-Germain forward, 30, whose contract ends in summer. He has been in line for a return to Napoli, but Alessandro Moggi, who works with Lavezzi’s agent has said that other clubs want him,