According to The Athletic, English Championship side Stoke City are confident of signing Aston Villa defender James Chester on loan until the end of the season.
The 31-year-old has featured just twice for Dean Smith’s side this term since returning to full fitness following a knee injury that ruled out of action for almost a year.
Chester is way down the pecking order at Villa Park, and he has just a few months left on his contract.
The Wales international wants to be at Euros 2020, and a temporary move to where he is guaranteed regular playing minutes will help boost his chances.