Former England International James Beattie is on his way to Stoke City after Tonly Pulis and Co put the final touches on a 3.5 Million Pound transfer from Sheffield United.

Via IHT 

The 30-year-old former Blackburn Rovers, Southampton and Everton player, who has scored 12 goals this season for Championship (second division) side United, agreed a two and a half year deal with Premier League strugglers Stoke.

“James is a player who has an absolutely phenomenal goal-scoring record and I am delighted to have him here,” manager Tony Pulis told the club’s website.

Beattie, who made his England debut in a friendly against Australia in 2003, won five caps but fell out of international favour during a disappointing spell at Everton.

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