Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has revealed that he is determined to sign Victor Moses from Chelsea despite his constant struggle with injuries.
The 24-year old is facing a third spell on the sidelines after he was forced off during Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Ham United with concern over his hamstring, which has restricted him to just 19 league games on his season-long loan from the Blues.
However, Hughes has indicated that there is a place for the Nigeria international at the Britannia Stadium regardless of his continuous battle for fitness.
"Because he is an explosive player, the hamstring is always a danger and so he will always be a bit susceptible to those kind of injuries," said Hughes. "But that won't affect my thinking on other decisions we make with Victor.
"He has done well for us this season, but he is a Chelsea player and so they decide on the timing of talks.
"We will get him back fit and well. He did have a problem with his thigh and they are a notorious injury, but he's had no re-occurrence of that."
A permanent deal for Moses is expected to cost the Potters £5million.