Stoke City archives

Stoke are being linked with a swoop for Abdeslam Ouaddou after the defender was released from French club Nancy.

Stoke are closing in on their top summer target Joe Ledley after the Cardiff star held talks at the club on Monday.

German giants Schalke are set to make a £4m move for Stoke striker Tuncay but may face competition from both Sunderland and Blackburn.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is said to be leading the race to sign highly-rated Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley.

Peter Reid is back in football management after quitting his role with Stoke to take over as the new boss of League One side Plymouth.

Peter Reid looks to be on his way out of Stoke City with reports claiming he has been named as the new boss of Plymouth Argyle.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is lining up a £6 million raid for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll, according to reports.

Rory Delap has insisted that James Beattie and Dave Kitson won't upset the dressing room if they decide to stay at Stoke.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has ruled out making a swoop for Stoke pair James Beattie and Tuncay.

Stoke are being linked with a £2million swoop for Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey once the World Cup is over.

Stoke City are rumoured to be back in for Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley although they face competition for his services from AS Roma.

Stoke are being tipped to beat Wolves to the signature of Hull City's French defender Stephen Mouyokolo over the weekend.

Blackburn Rovers are chasing Stoke City striker Tuncay Sanli although they would need to pay around £4m to land the Turkish star.

Stoke keeper Steve Simonsen looks set to join Sheffield United on a permanent basis after a loan stay at Bramall Lane last season.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is reportedly preparing an £11m bid for Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Tony Pulis has revealed that Matthew Etherington is close to agreeing a new contract at Stoke and hopes it can be wrapped up soon.

Stoke are planning an ambitious move for Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas with boss Tony Pulis prepared to pay up to £7m to get him.

Wolves and Stoke have reportedly been offered the chance to sign experienced striker Danijel Ljuboja by his French club Grenoble.

First-team coach Mark O'Connor has indicated that Stoke could look abroad this summer in an attempt to strengthen their squad.

Liam Lawrence is desperate to join Celtic and has urged Stoke not to price him out of a deal to join the Hoops.

SPL runners-up Celtic have made a bid of £1.5million for Stoke City midfielder Liam Lawrence, but may have to pay £2million to get him.

Everton are leading the race to sign Cardiff winger Joe Ledley but Stoke and Wolves are not out of the frame just yet.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is ready to break the club's transfer record by offering West Ham a whopping £12m for striker Carlton Cole.