Stoke City are rumoured to be interested in Juventus left-back Paolo de Ceglie.

The 26-year-old only agreed a new five-year deal with the Bianconeri last year, but just 12 starts this season has left the Italian Under-21 international feeling frustrated.

According to talkSPORT, De Ceglie has been told that he can leave Turin this summer and new Potters boss Mark Hughes is keen on recruiting the defender.

De Ceglie, who came through the youth ranks at Juve, returned to the club in 2008 following a one-year spell at Siena.