Stoke enter race for Man United defensive duo

Tony Pulis has joined the race for Manchester United’s unwanted pair John O’Shea and Wes Brown.
The Potters’ boss is keen to do a double deal – valued at around £8million – and hopes to take advantage of a delay in their negotiations with Sunderland.
O’Shea’s agent has spoken with Stoke and is now pondering his offers. The Republic of Ireland defender knows his time at Old Trafford may be up, but wants the right move.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce still wants him, but the switch to Wearside is proving hard to complete – and Stoke’s interest could be well-timed.

Brown has also been a Bruce target for weeks, but he has put feelers out to Aston Villa and Everton – and Stoke may yet offer him the best home.
The former England defender is building a new house in the area and staying close to home in Staffordshire may be a more appealing proposition than heading up north to Bruce and Wearside.