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The England international has become an outcast at the Etihad after being told he is not part of Pep Guardiola's plans.

Delph has not travelled with Guardiola's squad to America to take part in their pre-season tour.

He remained behind after instructing his agent to find him a new club - and Stoke look set to beat top flight rivals West Brom to his signature.

Delph is under contract until 2020 and is earning £80,000-a-week.

Etihad bosses have been reluctant to let him go out on-loan and have told Stoke it must be a permanent deal.

Delph, 27, joined City from Aston Villa in 2015 for £8m and was expected to establish himself as one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League.

But he has endured a succession of injuries and poor form to see him fail to make his mark with the billionaires.

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He has made just 24 league appearances, but Etihad bosses believe his reputation remains high and have held out for a fee that will see them recoup their losses.

Delph has spoken to both Stoke and the Baggies, but would prefer the chance to work under Mark Hughes at the Bet365 Stadium.

The former Leeds star has made six appearances for England and his last international cap in the 2-0 defeat to Spain in November 2015.