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Fortune may return to Stoke

Charlton defender Jonathan Fortune could be set to return to Stoke after the two clubs agreed a fee for the player's transfer.

The 26-year-old, who has risen through the ranks of Charlton's academy and is their longest serving player, had a successful loan stint at the Britannia Stadium last season after failing to become a first team regular with the Addicks.

"We have accepted a bid from Stoke for Jon's sake rather than my own," Charlton boss Alan Pardew said.

"I think there is the opportunity for him to play definitely in the first team there, but maybe he is going to stay and continue his career here and hope to get in our first team.

"That's the question for Jon and I thought it would be fair to give him that question and see what he wants to do."

Meanwhile, Stephen Wright is expected to join the Potters from Sunderland on Friday.

The 27-year-old right back, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, is reportedly wanted on a season-long loan by Stoke boss Tony Pulis and is close to finalising a deal.

Source: Skysports

Charlton is starting to be short of centre halfs as Diawara also is on his way out.