SPARKY IN FOR BJORN DEFENDER

STOKE are eyeing former Arsenal target Bjorn Engels at Club Brugge as Mark Hughes looks to rebuild his defence. The Potters have already landed Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan from Chelsea as well as making Bruno Martins Indi’s switch from Porto permanent. But they want another centre-back with Hughes eager to play three at the back. The Belgian club have asked £8.5million for Engels (left), but recent shoulder and knee injuries to the 22-year-old could mean they settle for less. Brugge’s exit from Champions League qualifying may also boost Stoke’s chances of landing the towering 6ft 4in defender.