Saido Berahino has claimed he failed a drugs test earlier this season because his drink was spiked in a nightclub.

Stoke's Saido Berahino accepts he has made mistakes in his career but insists he is not a trouble-maker and is just misunderstood by fans.

It has been revealed that 13 footballers have tested positive for drugs since 2012, with the Football Association refusing to publicise their names.

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross believes West Brom leaked the news of Saido Berahino's ban ahead of their weekend clash at The Hawthorns.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes expressed disappointment that news of Saido Berahino’s two-month ban emerged on the eve of his return to West Brom.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has confirmed striker Saido Berahino served a eight-week suspension before he joined the club in January.

Saido Berahino admits he was feeling "very lost" at West Brom and has expressed his gratitude to Stoke for giving him a new start.

Stoke have announced the signing of Saido Berahino from West Brom for an initial £12million on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Mark Hughes has admitted that Stoke City will resume their interest in West Brom striker Saido Berahino this January.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis has explained why Saido Berahino continues to be left out of his side, with the duo at odds over his fitness.

West Brom remain keen to keep Saido Berahino at The Hawthorns and have offered the in-demand striker another new deal.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is fully expecting another Saido Berahino transfer saga - despite the striker's lack of action.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is braced for another Saido Berahino transfer saga - despite the striker's lack of action.

West Brom striker Saido Berahino is ready to take the next step towards a first-team comeback.

Liverpool could land out-of-favour Porto midfielder for just £20million, while West Ham are keen on two stars from Chelsea's academy.

West Brom forward Saido Berahino is close to making his return to action following fitness problems.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has insisted that Saido Berahino needed to be taken out of the side and placed on a person fitness plan.

Mark Hughes will go back in for West Brom striker Saido Berahino in January or next summer, according to the Stoke Sentinel.

West Brom could splash the cash on deadline day by moving for two players for £53m - with the deals underpinned by Saido Berahino's sale.

Stoke manager Mark Hughes admits he may have to soon accept defeat in their pursuit of West Brom's Saido Berahino.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has given an update on the battle to sign West Brom's Saido Berahino and was eager to dispel a transfer myth.

Mark Hughes admits Stoke have had two bids for Saido Berahino rejected - but was a little more coy when questioned about Robin van Persie.

Crystal Palace have reportedly lined up a £20m move for Saido Berahino after growing frustrated in their pursuit of Christian Benteke.

West Brom captain Darren Fletcher has urged unsettled striker Saido Berahino to focus on the task at hand, despite transfer speculation.

TEAMtalk focuses on six stars with more to prove than most this season - with five English players needing to impress.

West Bromwich Albion's attempts to tie down want-away striker Saido Berahino have failed as the player has rejected a four-year deal.

Stoke City will this week complete the £16million signing of West Brom striker Saido Berahino, according to reports.

West Ham's Diafra Sakho is seeking assurances over his future, amid reports linking the striker with a swap deal involving Saido Berahino.

Tony Pulis backed Saido Berahino to find the net should West Brom be awarded another penalty against Arsenal on Thursday.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis admitted Saido Berahino was "really disappointed" after the striker missed two penalties in the defeat to Watford.

Saido Berahino has expressed regret at how his actions on social media affected not just his career at West Brom, but also his family life.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis has backed striker Saido Berahino to emerge as a surprise contender for Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad.

Tony Pulis has promised Saido Berahino he will secure a move to a top-four club - but warned only good performances will help his cause.

Saido Berahino has broken his silence and admits he regrets his strike threat to West Brom following his failure to secure a move to Spurs.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has accused Roberto Martinez of sour grapes over his claim Saido Berahino should have been sent off last weekend.

Former West Brom boss Steve Clarke thinks controversial Baggies frontman Saido Berahino needs to lose some weight.

Tottenham have been given first refusal on signing West Brom’s Saido Berahino, while Christian Eriksen is close to agreeing a new contract.

Ben Foster has urged Saido Berahino to come off social media and says he has done "silly things he doesn’t need to do" at West Brom.

Newcastle's hopes of signing Saido Berahino this transfer window appear over after West Brom rejected a £24million bid for the striker.

Stoke are set to break their transfer record for the second time in five months as Mark Hughes closes in on Porto star Giannelli Imbula.

West Brom are determined to keep Saido Berahino, amid reports they have rejected a club record £21m bid from Newcastle for the striker.

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace is set to decide where Saido Berahino's future lies amid reports Newcastle are readying a £20m-plus bid.

West Brom expect to keep Saido Berahino this month and are only likely to strengthen their squad with loan signings.

Tottenham have again been linked with Ben Chilwell and Rico Henry - but face disappointment in their bid to sign Saido Berahino.

Newcastle are looking elsewhere after talks to sign Saido Berahino stalled, with Tottenham preparing a final offer for the West Brom striker