Stoke plotting shock transfer swoop for Barcelona wonder kid

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is making a surprise move for Barcelona's brilliant youngster Oriel Romeu - and wants him on loan for the rest of the season.

Teenage midfield general Romeu has been getting rave reviews in Spain and is a stand-out performer for Barca's reserves

Giant Romeu is only 18 but is tipped for the top already. However. Barca plan to farm him out to a suitable club to get him first-team experience.

Pulis is looking to change the image of Stoke after being branded a long-ball side and landing the kid from Barca would certainly make people sit up and take notice.