Journalistic sources reported that the Italian club Parma is closely monitoring the performance of the French player Eric Bocat, a winger for the English team Stoke City, in preparation for the possibility of signing him during the current transfer window.

Officials from Parma are scheduled to hold a meeting on Saturday to make an official decision regarding making an offer for the player, which could be a loan with an obligation to buy, if both parties reach an agreement on the financial terms.

Stoke City is demanding no less than 2 million euros to release Boukat, which represents the minimum value of the deal according to sources from the English team, amid interest from other clubs in the French player.

Parma's interest in the player is part of the club's strategy to enhance its attacking options with players capable of making an immediate impact, especially in the context of the Italian Serie B competition and efforts to advance to a higher level.