Sky Sports News understands Stoke City are in talks with Aston Villa striker John Carew over a proposed loan move.
The Norway international has been tipped to leave Villa Park during the transfer window after falling out of favour with boss Gerard Houllier.
And the arrival of club-record signing Darren Bent for an £18million fee has pushed him further down the pecking order.
I don`tbelieve why Villa and Houllier don`t want to use him more than they have. Yes he has been injured, but still a great player.
Wish him good luck in Stoke
His days is over. To much injured. He had his best days in AC Roma.