Stoke could lose Walters, fears Hughes

Mark Hughes admits Stoke are in danger of losing Republic of Ireland forward Jonathan Walters but retains hope an agreement can be reached with the forward over a new deal.

Walters’ current contract with the club runs out at the end of the season and discussions over an extension have stalled, with the 32-year-old wanting a deal through to the summer of 2018 but Stoke only offering one to 2017.

Walters has been in fine form this term, with his spectacular strike in Tuesday’s Capital One Cup clash with Chelsea his fourth club goal of the campaign to add to two he has netted for the Republic.