Reports suggest that Stoke and Southampton have agreed a fee for Ben Brereton - with personal terms and contract talks imminent. The forward has yet to sign off on the move, but negotiations over wages and contract clauses are in motion, with all parties hoping for swift progress. It is looking increasingly likely that the deal will be done in the coming days. Sheffield United and Derby have not withdrawn their interest and could still influence the outcome. Stoke's 26/27 output of 1.0 goals per game is behind league levels. The addition of Ben Brereton would give them the sharper edge they're missing in front of goal. Southampton continue to be linked with Aster Vranckx, James Ward-Prowse and Keven Schlotterbeck while Stoke are also rumoured to be tracking Cody Callum Pierre Drameh. More on this story as it develops. Need more Stoke transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Stoke.