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 this week .
Stoke City are said to be monitoring Sampdoria's Pedro Obiang .
West Ham are also interested in the midfielder, available for about £6m .