Stoke City are reportedly keeping tabs on former Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores.

The Potters are hunting for a new manager following the sacking of Mark Hughes, who spent five years in charge of the club.

Flores spent a year as Watford boss and managed to guide the team to a mid-table finish and the semi-finals of the EFL Cup before being relieved of his duties.

Now, the Spaniard is in charge of Espanyol, and according to BBC Sport, the 52-year-old has been put on a list of contenders to take over from Hughes.

Stoke are believed to be keen to get a replacement in before the team take on Manchester United on Monday.