Tony Pulis believes Stoke City Football Club are in need of a new signing.

The transfer deadline is due to slam shut next Tuesday at 5pm, by which time Pulis hopes to have a new name amongst his options at the Britannia Stadium.

"Everyone wants to see a new signing, the supporters and the players,” he said. "They are looking for a bit of help. To bring a couple in to liven things up would be fantastic."

The Times on Monday listed a number of potential targets, including Middlesbrough’s Robert Huth, Portsmouth’s Nadir Belhadj, and Alan Smith of Newcastle United.