According to Alan Nixon, Sam Gallagher is a likely candidate to depart, as the Potters are prepared to allow the 30-year-old to leave the club for a minimal fee after a disappointing spell. Capology estimates the former Southampton striker earns more than £25,000 per week, making him one of the highest earners at the club, which is a situation Robins appears to be looking to address.

Journalist Alan Nixon claims Stoke City will let Sam Gallagher leave the club during the summer transfer window in order to add two new arrivals to strengthen Mark Robins' attack for the new season.

English centre-forward Sam Gallagher, 30, is expected to be available for transfer this month. His name was mentioned alongside Birmingham City's Lyndon Dykes and QPR's Michael Frey as one of three target men who could move on from their respective clubs before the February 2 deadline. It is reported that Stoke City are open to Sam Gallagher leaving in the January transfer window. Gallagher is one-and-a-half years into a three-year contract at the bet365 Stadium. The former England U20 international has made 6 appearances in the Championship this season. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €1.20m.