Stoke have opened talks with West Brom over a £5million move for Saido Berahino.

The Baggies are ready to sell the striker this summer to prevent the prospect of losing him for nothing in 12 months time.

And Potters' boss Mark Hughes has made his move for Berahino as the race for his signature hots up.

Saido Berahino soaks up the adulation of the Baggies faithful after scoring against Crystal Palace last season

Berahino started on the bench 14 times for Tony Pulis's side in 2015-16 after a move to Tottenham collapsed

SAIDO BERAHINO 2015-16 (All figures Premier League) Appearances: 31 (14 as substitute) Goals: 4 Assists: 0 Shots per game: 1.1 Advertisement

Crystal Palace and Watford both hold a concrete interest in the forward and are expected to make their own moves.

West Brom turned down a £20million offer from Tottenham for the 22-year-old last summer.

But Hawthorns chiefs know they’ll have to accept a cut-price offer for Berahino to prevent him leaving for nothing in 2017.