Stoke City prepare bid for Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu?

Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has emerged as a transfer target for Stoke City, according to reports.

The 24-year-old Ghana international has been with the Italian side for six years, and has made over 100 appearances for the club.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has identified Agyemang-Badu as a possible replacement for Steven Nzonzi, and is preparing a £4.4m offer, reports the Daily Star.

Hughes has already held talks with the player's agent at the Potters' Clayton Wood training ground, the newspaper adds.