Stoke City look set to win the chase for Liverpool
keeper Scott Carson after having a bid accepted for the England
international.
The former Leeds glovesman spent last season on loan at Aston
Villa but his stock fell considerably after being plunged into
England's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier with Croatia and allowing
Niko Kranjcar's long-range shot to creep into the net.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill decided not to follow up his interest
in Carson but a number of Premier League sides were believed to be
keen to sign him.
If Stoke boss Tony Pulis can convince the 22-year-old to put
pen-to-paper during talks on Monday then the newly-promoted Potters
will be well pleased to have a keeper with such pedigree between
the sticks next term.
City have been on the look-out for a new goalie this summer and
are reportedly willing to pay upwards of £3.5 million to
Liverpool.
Reds boss Rafa Benitez has already signed Diego Cavalieri from
Palmeiras to pave the way for Carson's departure with the income
being allocated for other areas of squad strengthening.