Stoke boss Tony Pulis said they beat off stiff competition to sign Gillingham striker Mamady Sidibe. "There was interest from Leicester and Gillingham actually offered him more money to stay," Pulis told the club's official website.
"But he chose Stoke City because he likes the feel of the place and he really wants to do well here.
"His attitude is fantastic. He came here for two days and had a good look around before signing."