Stoke City to keep Peter Crouch

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes wants to keep 33-year-old forward Peter Crouch at the club, despite talk of a move away. Crystal Palace and Leicester City are both rumoured to have shown interest.

Crouch has just one year remaining on his current deal and his club will not be looking to sell.

"I am comfortable and the club are comfortable to see what happens next year," said Mark Hughes when asked about the future of Crouch.

"It's my intention that we keep Peter because he's done really well for us and I won't encourage any interest in him."