Stoke City are leading Aston Villa and Norwich in the race for Amiens star Guessouma Fofana.
The midfielder has been impressing in Ligue 2 this season and he is now on the radar of several English clubs.
Championship pair Aston Villa and Norwich are both interested in the 24-year-old and they have made initial contact with Amiens over a transfer.
But, according to Le Courrier Picard, Stoke are leading the race for Fofana and hope to tie up a deal during the January transfer window.
The Potters, like Aston Villa and Norwich, have been scouting the Frenchman too and they are now ready to make their move.