Middlesbrough defender Huth close to a transfer to Stoke

Robert Huth is close to signing a contract with Stoke City. The German defender is reported to have a medical today, ahead of a £ 6 million deal.

Huth is one of the players that may leave Middlesbrough because of his high salary, especially for a Championship club. The German international was also linked with Everton and Aston Villa.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis would also been interested in Huth’s teammate at `Boro, Tuncay Sanli. The Turkish striker is also one of the players with extreme wages at the Riverside stadium.