Stoke City: Diao set to sign new deal

by Michael Baggaley

SENEGAL midfielder Salif Diao is poised to sign a new one-year deal with Stoke City.

Diao appeared to be on his way out of the Britannia Stadium at the end of last season after revealing he wasn't happy with the club's initial contract offer.

But the 32-year-old looks likely to commit his future to the club next week following talks yesterday.

Diao's representative Gary Mellor, of Hanley-based agents Beswicks, said the midfielder was ready to turn down other clubs to play for Tony Pulis.

He said: "I have had long discussions with Tony Scholes, Tony Pulis and Salif, and we are 99 per cent there."

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