Stoke struggling to complete Assaidi deal

Tony Scholes, Stoke chief executive, has conceded that the Staffordshire club are unlikely to be able to lure the 25-year-old back to the Britannia Stadium, where he spent last season on loan.

Manager Mark Hughes previously made clear his desire to keep Assaidi, who scored four goals in 19 Premier League appearances for Stoke.

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