Stoke City are challenging West Ham for Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang . Chief executive Tony Scholes was understood to be in the stands as Sampdoria played out a 1-1 draw with Verona on Wednesday night . The 23-year-old Spaniard , who started out at Atletico Madrid , is available for around £6million . Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang ( right ) celebrates scoring for the Serie A club against Udinese . Obiang was capped for Spain at youth levels , representing their Under 17 , 19 and 21 teams , but is yet to feature at senior level . The towering midfielder has become an integral part of Sampdoria 's side , with 84 appearances since arriving from Atletico Madrid 's youth set-up in 2010 . Sampdoria are chasing Europe in Serie A this season , currently fifth placed in the league table , but could be tempted by a move to the Premier League . The 23-year-old ( left ) has been capped at youth level by Spain , having started out at Atletico Madrid . Pedro Obiang ( right ) has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer .
Chief executive Tony Scholes apparently watched Sampdoria Under 17 . Stoke City are said to be monitoring Sampdoria 's Pedro Obiang . West Ham are also interested in the midfielder , available for about £6m .