Stoke City boss planning busy few days

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis expects to be busy in the transfer market over the coming few days. Stoke have been linked with moves for Tottenham duo Wilson Palacios and Peter Crouch.

Pulis said: "I am hoping to bring in three, four or maybe even five players if all goes according to plan, while a couple who have not played regular first team football of late may be leaving, but as ever, I won't say anything until the deals are done."

Stoke City are believed to have 15m GBP to spend on new players before the transfer window slams shut.