Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop says he remains hopeful of securing a move to Premier League new boys Stoke.The Hungarian star is currently on the Black Cats' books but has found first-team football hard to come by at Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats are yet to reach an agreement with Stoke in regards to a fee for the player, but Fulop is optimistic that a compromise can be reached.

"I can confirm that Stoke City want to sign me. The talks are going very well," Fulop told Skysports.

"If everything goes well then my future will be decided in the next two weeks. I do want to leave Sunderland in order to have first-team football.

"What do I know about my price? As I know the amount that was written in the media is correct (£1.7 million).

"We still haven't talked about my Stoke contract as first the two clubs should agree on me. But I'm very optimistic."

It had been reported that Sunderland boss Roy Keane wanted more money for the 25-year-old, but he may be persuaded to lower his demands.

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