Stoke lead Leicester battle for Juve star
Stoke lead Leicester battle for Juve star
Mark Hughes' side are ready to submit a bid for the Gabon international, but the Premier League champions are still looking for cover after selling N'Golo Kante to ChelseaStoke City are preparing a €15 million (£12.5m) offer for Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina,Goalunderstands.
The 22-year-old spent last season on loan with the Serie A champions from Marseille but made just 13 appearances for the club.
Despite this, Juve exercised their option to make the deal permanent for €9.5m, with the potential for another €1.5m outlay in add-ons.
The Serie A champions are open for the Gabon international to remain with the club, but are equally willing to allow him to leave if the right money is offered.
Stoke are one option, with the Potters primed to launch a bid, but Mark Hughes’ side face competition from Leicester City.
Last weekend, the Premier League champions allowed N’Golo Kante to join Chelsea and are looking for further reinforcements in defensive midfield.
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