28.05.2013 - 19:23 | Source: PA Sports | Reading Time: 1 mins

Potters line up Hughes

Mark Hughes could be confirmed as the new manager of Stoke before the end of the week, Press Association Sport understands.



Hughes, the former Wales, Blackburn, Manchester City, Fulham and QPR boss, is the favourite for the post vacated by Tony Pulis last week.



Stoke have also been linked with Roberto Martinez, who is to leave Wigan and has been given permission to speak to Everton, but discussions with 49-year-old Hughes are believed to have taken place.

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