Hoffenheim ace happy with Stoke link

Reports have suggested that Stoke boss Tony Pulis is keen on signing the 21-year-old and has personally checked on the midfielder.

“I am flattered by clubs in the Premier League, it is one of the best leagues in the world,” he told Sky Sports.

“People claim I will be in my paradise in that league because of my stature, and physical attributes,” he continued.

“With Stoke City, just because they have big and strong players through their team, I can also play the ball, let’s wait and see.”