Stoke City considering bid for Crystal Palace's Yannick Bolasie?

Stoke City are reportedly considering a bid for Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie.

The Potters are lining up the Congolese midfielder as a potential alternative to Dnipro star Yevhen Konoplyanka, according to The Mirror.

Stoke are said to have made a firm offer to the Ukrainian international, but are apparently ready to withdraw if he does not put pen to paper soon.

Potters boss Mark Hughes is believed to have Bolasie in mind as a back-up plan, but it is unclear whether Stoke have the resources to meet Palace's asking price.

The report also suggests that Bolasie may not be keen on the move as he is holding out for the opportunity to join a top-six club.