Emmanuel Riviere set to join Stoke City from Monaco in £8million deal

Emmanuel Riviere set to sign for Stoke from Monaco for £8million

Riviere was due to join Stoke in January but the move was halted after Radamel Falcao got injured

West Bromwich Albion had been interested in signing Riviere



Stoke City are set to finally sign Monaco winger Emmanuel Riviere in an £8million deal this summer.

The 24-year-old was due to sign for the Potters in January but a knee injury to Radamel Falcao scuppered the deal.

On the move: Monaco forward Emmanuel Riviere is set to sign for Stoke in an £8million deal

However, the former France Under-21 international enjoyed a fruitful term as he notched 10 goals in 30 appearances Ligue 1 for Monaco, which helped them finish second.

Riviere had been a target for West Bromwich Albion but they were beaten by their midland neighbours to the attacker.

Mark Hughes will view the capture of the former France Under-21 international as something of a fillip as he can operate as a striker.

The signing of Riviere will bolster Hughes' attacking options as the Potters look to consolidate and improve on their ninth place Premier League finish this season.