Stoke City are poised to offer Peter Crouch a new contract as the striker closes in on 100 Premier League goals.

Crouch is in line for a new deal later this month with Stoke determined to keep the former England international until his late thirties.

The 35-year-old’s contract runs out in the summer and though Stoke have an option to extend it for a year, they are expected to offer him improved terms with negotiations set to start shortly.

Crouch’s goal against Watford on Tuesday night took him two goals short of a century in the top-flight and he remains a crucial player for manager Mark Hughes.

He has spent much of the season on the bench but started the last three games, also scoring against Chelsea on New Year’s Eve.