Stoke City kicked off their Premier League season with a loss on their trip to the Goodison Park on the first day of the season. Mark Hughes will not be too pleased with the performance of his side and will look to make further additions to the squad before the deadline day.
The manager has landed former Real Madrid star Jese Rodriguez on loan, to improve on his attack but reports today claim that he is still searching for another addition to his attack.
According to reports from a Sky Sports journalist, Stoke City are now scouting for the services of Tottenham Hotspur star Vincent Janssen. The reporter claims that the Potters, having completed the signing of Jese, are now ready to do what it takes to help land the Dutch international this summer.
The young player of the year in Eredivisie the season before the last, Janssen moved to Spurs last summer with loads of expectations on his shoulders but the 23-year old only managed two goals in 27 league appearances last season.
He was far from the first choice and failed to gain the trust of the manager, who is ready to let him leave after just a season. He joined the club for £17m and even if Spurs want to regain the whole price, it is something Stoke can afford. So is he a decent option for the Potters?
A versatile attacker with all the skills and tricks in the book, Janssen is a deadly finisher with a keen understanding of the game. He takes up dangerous positions, consistently in the final third while his ability to create chances or hold on to the ball for long periods, only makes him a more attractive option.
He scored 27 goals in 32 Eredivisie appearances in his only season in the top flight in his home country but failed to replicate the form, thanks to the pressure of a club that was fighting for the title last season.
At just 23, he is still learning the game and a move to the BET365 will allow him to play without much burden, which might help him regain his form. His attributes are perfect for the Premier League and Stoke will surely be adding some quality with his purchase.
The likes of Peter Crouch, Sadio Berahino and Mame Diouf are the options to lead the attack of the side this season and Janssen, if can find some form, is not too far away from a place in the first team. But is he the right man for Stoke?
