Stoke City have agreed a three year deal for Schalke forward Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting The Hamburg-born Cameroon international is out of contract and will join on a free transfer.

Choupo-Moting is 6ft 3ins tall but quick, technically good and can play as a left winger or secondary striker. He was at Stoke today ahead of completing his move.

Manager Mark Hughes wants versatility in his front line after selling Marko Arnautovic and Jon Walters and the 28-year-old Choupo-Moting can provide that.

Stoke City are in talks to sign Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who recently left Schalke

Mark Hughes is keen to add reinforcements after losing Marko Arnautovic and Jon Walters

Though he only scored three goals for Schalke from the wing last season, he has 13 in 42 appearances for Cameroon.

Stoke have held talks with Juventus over a deal for midfielder Mario Lemina though Southampton have now agreed an £18million deal for the 23-year-old.

Mark Hughes also likes Andros Townsend at Crystal Palace. He remains keen to add Bruno Martins Indi from Porto and wants another full-back too.

Meanwhile, Stoke have also rejected a bid from Newcastle United for Joselu though are expecting an improved offer.

Choupo-Moting, who can play out wide or as a striker, has 13 goals in 42 games for Cameroon