The former England player, 31, is also wanted by Sunderland and Aston Villa and Pulis sees the 31-year-old as someone who can add experience and versatility to his improving squad.The move may appeal to Brown as Stoke can offer European football and it would mean he would not have to uproot from his Cheshire home.
Pulis has a good relationship with United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and would hope to strike a deal around £2million.
Ironically, it comes as Sunderland rekindle their interest in Birmingham's Scott Dann - also a Pulis target.
Stoke offered £8million for Dann and Birmingham teammate Cameron Jerome but the Championship side want closer to £14m for the pair.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce did have concerns about the severity of Dann's hamstring injury, sustained during the Carling Cup semi-final at West Ham, and had made a first enquiry about Roger Johnson.
But as talks with Stoke have stalled, Bruce has moved to take advantage of Birmingham's poor cash position and will be hopeful of securing a deal at far less than the £12m originally quoted.
Brown, meanwhile, has also been targeted by Bruce but is understood to be reluctant to move to the North East.
Sunderland have signed Arsenal midfielder Roarie Deacon. The 19-year-old, who was a free agent, has signed a one-year deal.
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