Stoke City: July 2010 Archives

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has held talks with Manchester City regarding an £8million move for Roque Santa Cruz but faces competition.

Matthew Etherington has revealed he would love to be reunited with former West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole at Stoke.

Stoke City's Ibrahima Sonko has joined Portsmouth on loan for the final year of his contract, ending his stay at the Britannia Stadium.

West Brom are ready to launch a fresh bid to sign James Beattie from Stoke, who could be allowed to leave in a £1.5million deal.

Stoke City are ready to launch a reported £8m bid for unsettled Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Stoke defender Ibrahima Sonko has joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says striker Tuncay is working hard on his fitness this summer and "is looking sharp".

Michael Tonge has declared his interest in moving to Derby or Rangers, if he is surplus to requirements at Stoke.

James Beattie says his row with Tony Pulis is water under the bridge and has pledged his future to Stoke.

Stoke City are believed to be on the verge of making a £4m bid for Portsmouth and Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.

Stoke are believed to be ready to step up their chase for West Ham striker Carlton Cole and a club record bid of £12m is being mooted.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is considering making an improved offer for West Ham's Carlton Cole as he steps up his search for a striker.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has failed in his attempt to bring Stoke striker James Beattie back to Ewood Park.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is being tipped to force his way into the England squad by former Potters favourite Ian Cranson.

Tony Pulis has revealed why he gave Ricardo Fuller extra time off this summer after the Stoke star's family were caught up in tragedy.

Matthew Etherington has finally committed his future to Stoke City by putting pen to paper on a new four-year deal.

Stoke are battling it out with Aston Villa for the services of winger David Bentley who could be surplus to requirements at Tottenham.

Stoke City winger Liam Lawrence is refusing to give up on his dream move to Celtic and still thinks a deal can be done.

Stoke are believed to be lining up an £8m bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole as they look to increase their firepower.

Portsmouth have agreed a deal to sign Stoke defender Ibrahima Sonko on a season long loan.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington has suffered a knee injury in pre-season training but hopes it isn't too serious.

Inter Milan's Victor Obinna has revealed he is keen on a move to Stoke City amid reports boss Tony Pulis is keen on the winger.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is preparing a £3million bid to prise Middlesbrough skipper Gary O'Neil away from the Riverside.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has blasted reports suggesting he has offered Liam Lawrence in part exchange for Gary O'Neil.

Everton goalkeeper Carlo Nash is in talks with Stoke City over a possible free transfer.

James Beattie and Dave Kitson could be on their way out of Stoke after they were left out of the club's pre-season tour of Austria.

Stoke are thought to be lining up a £7million bid for Wigan's Maynor Figueroa but face competition from Liverpool for the full-back.

Stoke have lost out to Celtic in the race to sign Joe Ledley after he opted to sign a four-year deal with the SPL giants.

Stoke have confirmed that midfielder Matthew Etherington has signed a new four-year contract with the club.

Stoke are close to securing Matt Etherington to a new deal and are still waiting on Joe Ledley to make a decision.

Stoke's chances of signing Joe Ledley are still alive after the player revealed a move to Celtic has not been completed.

Stoke have won the race to sign Florent Cuvelier from Portsmouth after the youngster penned a two-year contract.

Joe Ledley's agent has admitted that the Cardiff midfielder is interested in a move to Celtic but has other options as well.

Stoke will find out in the next 24 hours whether they have been successful in their attempts to land Joe Ledley.

Stoke have been linked with Moroccan defender Abdselam Quaddo while midfielder Michael Tonge admit his future lies away from the club.

Stoke are reportedly hoping the offer of £2million plus Michael Tonge will help secure the services of Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley.

Stoke's hopes of signing striker Andy Carroll appear to be over after he declared that Newcastle 'are the only club for me'.

Stoke are closing in on a deal to sign Welsh international Joe Ledley from Cardiff but West Brom are also ready to pounce.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is hoping he will get a call into Fabio Capello's England set up for the European Championships.

Defender Andy Griffin has completed his move to Reading from Stoke City for what is believed to be a nominal fee.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has held talks with Manchester City regarding an £8million move for Roque Santa Cruz but faces competition.

Matthew Etherington has revealed he would love to be reunited with former West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole at Stoke.

Stoke City's Ibrahima Sonko has joined Portsmouth on loan for the final year of his contract, ending his stay at the Britannia Stadium.

West Brom are ready to launch a fresh bid to sign James Beattie from Stoke, who could be allowed to leave in a £1.5million deal.

Stoke City are ready to launch a reported £8m bid for unsettled Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Stoke defender Ibrahima Sonko has joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says striker Tuncay is working hard on his fitness this summer and "is looking sharp".

Michael Tonge has declared his interest in moving to Derby or Rangers, if he is surplus to requirements at Stoke.

James Beattie says his row with Tony Pulis is water under the bridge and has pledged his future to Stoke.

Stoke City are believed to be on the verge of making a £4m bid for Portsmouth and Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.

Stoke are believed to be ready to step up their chase for West Ham striker Carlton Cole and a club record bid of £12m is being mooted.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is considering making an improved offer for West Ham's Carlton Cole as he steps up his search for a striker.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has failed in his attempt to bring Stoke striker James Beattie back to Ewood Park.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is being tipped to force his way into the England squad by former Potters favourite Ian Cranson.

Tony Pulis has revealed why he gave Ricardo Fuller extra time off this summer after the Stoke star's family were caught up in tragedy.

Matthew Etherington has finally committed his future to Stoke City by putting pen to paper on a new four-year deal.

Stoke are battling it out with Aston Villa for the services of winger David Bentley who could be surplus to requirements at Tottenham.

Stoke City winger Liam Lawrence is refusing to give up on his dream move to Celtic and still thinks a deal can be done.

Stoke are believed to be lining up an £8m bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole as they look to increase their firepower.

Portsmouth have agreed a deal to sign Stoke defender Ibrahima Sonko on a season long loan.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington has suffered a knee injury in pre-season training but hopes it isn't too serious.

Inter Milan's Victor Obinna has revealed he is keen on a move to Stoke City amid reports boss Tony Pulis is keen on the winger.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is preparing a £3million bid to prise Middlesbrough skipper Gary O'Neil away from the Riverside.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has blasted reports suggesting he has offered Liam Lawrence in part exchange for Gary O'Neil.

Everton goalkeeper Carlo Nash is in talks with Stoke City over a possible free transfer.