Stoke are close to agreeing a fee with Birmingham for Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome but chairman Peter Coates admits personal terms may still be a stumbling block.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has told Stoke they will have to increase their offer if they want to sign striker Carlton Cole.

Stoke midfielder Dean Whitehead is concerned the controversy over comments made by Fulham captain Danny Murphy about the Potters’ playing style may be impacting on their season.

Stoke defender Abdoulaye Faye is determined to earn a new contract with the club which could see him end his career at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke striker Tuncay Sanli insists he is happy to fight for his place at the Britannia Stadium.

New signing Marc Wilson admits it did not take much persuasion from manager Tony Pulis to join Stoke on transfer deadline day as he was desperate for a Barclays Premier League return.

Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge admits his future lies away from the Britannia Stadium.

Midfielder Liam Lawrence has confirmed he expects to leave Stoke this summer because of a lack of first-team opportunities.

DUTCH-owned ACC bank pulled the finger out of a dyke which held back a tide of debt washing around west Cork-based developers Fleming Construction.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has vowed not to change his style despite the criticism he received after his leg-breaking challenge on Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey last weekend.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe is edging closer to a first-team return after six months out with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is chasing five new signings before the end of the transfer window.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is becoming increasingly frustrated with agents as his attempts to bring in new players continue to stall.

Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence is looking for a new long-term deal at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke’s record signing Dave Kitson is returning to former club Reading on loan and is likely to make the move permanent if the Royals are promoted to the Premier League.