Shane Long is now being linked with a move to Stoke City.

The 26-year-old is a target once again for Hull City during this transfer window but the deal has yet to be finalised after Steve Bruce revealed over the weekend that the matter is still being discussed at boardroom level.

The Sun has reported this morning that Stoke are hoping to hijack the transfer as soon as they have managed to complete the proposed sale of Peter Crouch to Crystal Palace.