Daniel Farke is being linked with Michael O'Neill's job at Stoke City.

The Sun says the former Norwich chief is a free agent after leaving his job in Russia.

Farke, 45, wants to return to England and his name is being whispered in the Potteries where O'Neill has had a poor season.

Pressure is growing on the owners, the Coates family, with Blackburn's Tony Mowbray and Derby's Wayne Rooney on the radar if they act this summer.

O'Neill finished mid-table with Stoke last year and after a promising start to the campaign this season they find themselves 15th in the Championship.