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Stoke have been told they will have to pay more than £3million if they are to have a chance of signing Carlton Cole.

Stoke look set to fight off competition from Wolves to land Reading defender Matt Mills, according to reports.

Stoke are believed to have offered West Ham £3million for striker Carlton Cole, while Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome remain targets.

Birmingham have rejected Stoke's £16million double bid for Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome but talks are continuing.

Stoke are reported to have launched a £16million double bid for Birmingham City duo Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome.

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen is considering a move away from the Britannia Stadium due to a lack of first-team action.

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis is said to be considering making a £6 million bid for Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge.

Stoke have yet to make a concrete bid for Carlton Cole but West Ham are resigned to losing the striker this summer.

Reports claim Ricardo Fuller could be used as part of deal for Stoke to secure Birmingham defender Scott Dann.

John Rudge says there is "no way" Stoke want to sell either Robert Huth or Ryan Shawcross, despite looking to bring in a new defender.

Reported Stoke target and free agent Mahamadou Diarra has revealed he hopes to test himself in England next season.

Reports suggest that Mahamadou Diarra could favour a move to Stoke after ending his six-month loan period with AS Monaco.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has revealed keeper Thomas Sorensen is ready to begin talks regarding a new deal at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is set for a busy month in the transfer market and expects to have to spend big to sign the players he wants.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates would not be drawn when asked about reports linking the Potters with Birmingham's Scott Dann.

Stoke are believed to be chasing Blackpool striker DJ Campbell who has expressed his desire to remain in the Premier League.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has reportedly launched a club record £12million move for Birmingham centre-half Scott Dann.

Stoke host Chelsea in their opening fixture of the 2011/2012 campaign, before trips to Norwich and West Brom in August.

Stoke are hoping to finally receive compensation from Brescia for Adam Vaas after the case reached the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Stoke have been linked with Reading's Matt Mills but Royals boss Brian McDermott is desperate to keep hold of the centre-half.

Fulham are believed to be lining up a move for Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan, who has been linked with a summer exit.

Stoke are understood to be leading the chase for Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome, after Bolton buckled at the asking price.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has issued a hands-off notice to clubs hoping to prise captain Ryan Shawcross away.

Stoke City are reportedly set to line up a £3million bid for Reading's talented centre-back Matthew Mills, it has emerged.

Stoke are reportedly battling it out with Fulham and Napoli to snap up Nigerian forward Victor Obinna after his loan stint at West Ham.

Stoke are reported to be lining up a £1.5million offer for Bolton midfielder Matt Taylor.

Stoke City have not made a move for out-of-contract midfielder Seb Larsson, according to the player's agent.

Sebastian Larsson says he intends to get his future sorted sooner rather than later with Stoke among the clubs tracking the midfielder.

Stoke have been alerted by the news Birmingham are willing to sell Cameron Jerome this summer if the price is right.

Stoke are in the hunt to sign Auxerre defender Cedric Hengbart after the player confirmed the Potters are keen on a deal.

Stoke City are thought to have made a bid of £3million for Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell after Blues' relegation.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has revealed the club are looking to bring in players from Europe to help strengthen the current squad.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is said to have watched Caen striker Youssef Al-Arabi in action and is planning a summer swoop.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is eyeing a summer move for Bari striker Erik Huseklepp, according to weekend reports.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is thought to be considering a double move for Liverpool pair David Ngog and Christian Poulsen.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes was on his list of transfer targets before he decided to retire.

Tony Pulis has thanked Abdoulaye Faye, Eidur Gudjohnsen and Ibrahima Sonko after the trio were released by the club.

Tony Pulis has been on a scouting mission to France as he looks to bolster his squad for next season.

Stoke have dismissed speculation suggesting they are in the hunt to sign Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam this summer.