Mark Hughes is ready to offload Glen Johnson and Charlie Adam in January, as he cuts more senior players from his Stoke squad.

Johnson, the former England international, is facing an uncertain future with Hughes prepared to let the defender leave the bet365 Stadium.

The 33-year-old has not been named in Stoke’s squad for the last four games and Stoke are keen to trim their wage bill.

Scotland international Adam, 31, is also open to the prospect of a move in January after playing only two minutes in the Premier League this season. Adam and Johnson are both thought to be on over £40,000 a week.

Stephen Ireland, the midfielder, could be another departure despite being offered a new six-month deal on drastically reduced terms.

Ireland has not played for Stoke since May 2016 after suffering a broken leg and his current contract expires in December.