Joe Allen is set to hold talks with Stoke City manager Mark Hughes on Sunday as he closes in on a £13 million move from Liverpool.

Allen will meet Hughes and Stoke officials and could complete his move in the next 48 hours to join up with his new team-mates in Florida on Tuesday.

Swansea are also considering a bid for the Wales international, as they attempt to lure him back to the club he left for Liverpool in 2012, but Stoke remain the front-runners.

It is understood Allen is keen to work under Hughes, a former Wales international and manager, and Stoke are increasingly confident of completing his signing in the next few days.

Stoke’s opening offer for Allen was rejected last week, with Liverpool initially sticking to their £14 million valuation, but a compromise has been reached between the two clubs.