A training ground bust-up involving a prank-gone-wrong with a pig’s head has overshadowed the build-up to Stoke’s final home game of the season.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis hailed Ryan Shawcross as the bedrock of the club after the Potters captain today signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract.

Stoke have agreed a fee with Liverpool for Reds midfielder Charlie Adam.

Stoke are lining up a deal to take Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone to the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke’s proposed move for Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba has broken down after the player failed a medical.