Stoke City look to be trying to secure the services of former Spurs and QPR manager , Gerry Francis.

Francis is being brought in to coach the Potters on a part time basis, after fighting off competition from Newcastle to offer him the same role.

He was last involved in football back in 2001 with Bristol Rovers but is now ready to come back and already attracted the interest of both Joe Kinnear and Tony Pulis

Reports suggest Francis joined Pulis and the team at Fratton Park at the weekend and is close securing the deal. 

The Potters boss has said: "I think it's almost sorted with Gerry and he's coming to us. we've got a part-time role in mind, probably two days a week, and I'll be delighted to have someone of his experience on board with us."