Jesé’s career has stalled following last summer’s £22 million switch from Real Madrid to Paris Saint-Germain

Stoke City hope to complete the season-long loan signing of Jesé Rodriguez from Paris Saint-Germian as Joselu, his Spanish compatriot, targets a move from the Potteries to join Newcastle United.

Mark Hughes, the Stoke manager, is aiming to recruit the 24-year-old former Real Madrid forward and take on his latest challenge to revive a stalled career. Jesé’s arrival would pave the way for Joselu to leave the club and join Newcastle in a permanent deal.

Stoke are favourites to land Jesé, whose career has stalled despite a £22 million switch from Madrid to Paris last summer, although they are still wary of last-minute bids from rivals.

Joselu is set to sign for Newcastle REUTERS/MORRIS MAC MATZEN

The signing would again demonstrate Hughes’ confidence in kick-starting troubled careers, having already taken chances on Marko Arnautovic and