With one of their own defenders on Leicester's radar, Stoke are stepping up their succession plan, TEAMtalk can reveal

Lopetgeui is eyeing a January move for a World Cup colossus - but Wolves' prospects of a deal are strongly challenged by Moyes and West Ham, TEAMtalk can reveal

Steven Gerrard will hold firm over a Manchester United star, thus giving more time to plot a move for a Liverpool talent next summer.

Dean Holden opens up on Stoke's strength in depth but equally states what activity they might have to make in the upcoming transfer window

Stoke City look to land a January signing as one key player sustains season-ending injury

The Scottish-born centre back has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs recently

Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has asked the club to step up interest in a star target also wanted by Everton, a report has claimed

There may be a vacancy in defence at Goodison next year and they seem to have earmarked the man to come in.

Tottenham are the latest club to signal their interest in the Stoke defender alongside rivals Aston Villa and Everton.

A tactical tweak deployed by Dean Smith has prompted Villa to rival Everton for a defender in a move that holds Man Utd ramifications.

Everton are scouting a centre-half with a ridiculous goalscoring record at international level with a view to replacing a wantaway defender.

A young star in the Potteries might be in the Premier League next season, with a summer battle expected.