Stoke are ready to pay nearly £30million to put a new look strikeforce together

Wolves triggered option to buy Benik Afobe last week and will make quick profit

Watford are prepared to listen to offers for Gray, who cost £18m from Burnley

Stoke City are prepared to pay nearly £30million to pair Benik Afobe and Andre Gray in a new look strikeforce.

Wolves triggered their option to buy Afobe last week and will make a quick profit with Stoke prepared to pay more than other Championship rivals.

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Watford are prepared to listen to offers for Gray, who cost them £18m from Burnley last year.

Stoke City are prepared to pay nearly £30million for Benik Afobe (pictured) and Andre Gray

Watford are prepared to listen to offers for Gray, who cost them £18m from Burnley last year

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The striker has been frustrated at his lack of starting opportunities but may wait to see what other interest there is before committing to Stoke despite their clear ambition to go straight back up at the first attempt.

Stoke have opened talks with Joe Allen over a new contract while West Ham have shown an interest in defender Ryan Shawcross.

The Potters were relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season and have a new manager in Gary Rowett.

Stoke have a new manager in Gary Rowett following their relegation from the Premier League