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Stoke City are looking to buy Malaga’s Sandro Ramirez in a possible January swoop for La Liga star

Mark Hughes wants to bring in 21 year old former Barcelona sensation to help strengthen the Potters in the second half of the season

STOKE are chasing Malaga’s rising star Sandro Ramirez.

Top spy Mark Cartwright saw forward Ramirez in scoring action last week — and the Potters are considering either  a January swoop or a summer approach.

 Malaga's Uruguayan forward Sandro Ramirez celebrates scoring for Malaga
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Malaga's Uruguayan forward Sandro Ramirez celebrates scoring for MalagaCredit: EPA
 Peter Crouch is near the end of his career and Mark Hughes needs young new blood
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 Peter Crouch is near the end of his career and Mark Hughes needs young new bloodCredit: Reuters
 Stoke City manager Mark Hughes
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Stoke City manager Mark HughesCredit: PA:Press Association

The 21-year-old has only just joined Malaga from Barcelona but Stoke boss Mark Hughes is seeking young strikers  with the likes of Peter Crouch and Jon Walters now at the veteran stage.

 Burnley's Scott Arfield and Stoke City's Jonathan Walters battle for the ball
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Burnley's Scott Arfield and Stoke City's Jonathan Walters battle for the ballCredit: PA:Press Association

Southampton  are also tracking Ramirez, who can play through the middle or wide.

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