Dates to Remember: When Every Stoke City Player's Contract Is Due to Expire
As the end of the season draws near, it's time for clubs to start assessing the contracts of their talent and make decisions on their future.
With Stoke potentially on the verge of relegation, they may be eager to get some of high-earners of the books come summer. Including loan deals, the Potters have seven players out of contract this summer, all of whom could be allowed to leave on a free.
With other potential departures tied down to contracts, here's a look at exactly when each first team player's current deal is set to expire...
1. Expiring 30th & 31st June 2018
Charlie Adam (MF) - Hasn't featured as much as he'd have liked to this season and has already expressed interest in game time elsewhere if he's not going to be a regular starter.
Stephen Ireland (MF) - Injuries have played a significant part in Ireland's career, only featuring twice in the last two years. He earned himself a six-month extension in January but has still failed to establish a role in the side.
Glen Johnson (DF) - Another player who's barely featured this season, with just seven appearances. Turning 34 this year, Johnson has lost a few yards and is expected to be released in summer.
Jakob Haugaard (GK) - Got a chance to impress after an injury to Jack Butland, he conceded 11 goals in five games. An unsuccessful loan spell at Wigan followed, and he is unlikely to be offered a new deal.
Kurt Zouma (DF) - Mark Hughes proclaimed him to be a £40m player upon his loan arrival, but Stoke are very unlikely to retain his services in summer and he'll probably be set for a loan spell elsewhere.
Kostas Stafylidis* (DF) - A short term fix to a long term problem, a late attempt to add some depth to the squad, will surely return to his parent club FC Augsburg.
Jese Rodriguez (FW) - Arrived as a marquee loan deal, personal circumstances and poor attitude have kept him away from the club. PSG allegedly sent him out on loan because of said attitude, his future remains unclear - apart from the fact that it will be away from Stoke.
2. Expiring 30th June 2019
Peter Crouch (FW) - Crouch will be 38 at the end of his contract, he has ambitions to play longer but has already begun taking his coaching badges just in case. One way or another, don't be surprised to see him extend his time at Stoke.
Ibrahim Afellay (MF) - Currently on suspension from the club for his behaviour at training, he's expected to have the final year of his contract torn up.
Darren Fletcher (MF) - Fletcher has joined his last two clubs on a free transfer, and fell out form this season. Stoke are unlikely to look to retain his services if he wishes to leave.
Lee Grant (GK) - Last season's player of the year, Grant could have a big future at Stoke should number one choice Jack Butland leave - meaning that he is likely to enter negotiations over his future this summer.
Marc Muniesa* (DF) - Popular amongst fans but never really found a place in the squad under Mark Hughes, the dynamic defender's future rests entirely with Paul Lambert's assessment.
3. Expiring 30th June 2020
Xherdan Shaqiri (FW) - Expected to leave whether Stoke stay up or not, he's a big name talent under a decent contract. Stoke are bound to dig their heels in over a good price.
Mame Biram Diouf (FW) - Part of the core of this Stoke team, Diouf is a fan favourite for his work rate and he doesn't attract too many suitors with form.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (FW) - Recently arrived on a free transfer, he hasn't made a huge impact with a modest goal return. There are no signs of him heading anywhere but he may not be offered a new deal.
Geoff Cameron (MF) - The most underrated player in the side, Cameron is a mainstay of the squad. He's attracted interest from relegation rivals, but Stoke aren't likely to sanction a move.
Erik Pieters (DF) - A steady performer with two years remaining on his contract, he'll be staying put for the time being. However, that could change if Stoke go down and stay down - wages could be an issue.
Bojan Krkic* (FW) - At the height of his Stoke career, Liverpool enquiries were being fended off. Since then he's been loaned out twice, with neither spell proving especially fruitful, but could still play a role in this substandard Stoke squad.
4. Expiring 30th June 2021
Joe Allen (MF) - Stoke's player of the season has already been the subject of a cheeky bid from West Ham. Stoke won't like it, but he's a excellent player in his prime, they'll struggle to hold onto him if they go down.
Ryan Shawcross (DF) - Shawcross has slowed down since a serious back injury, now 30 as well, he's likely to begin to feature less regularly, eventually retiring at the club.
Tom Edwards (DF) - Only made a couple of appearances but an exciting local youth prospect, will hopefully get more opportunities to impress after a shake-up of the squad.
Jack Butland (GK) - Attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as been heavily tipped to be the future England keeper, Butland looks certain to leave - with some sources reporting figures as high as £40m.
Giannelli Imbula* (MF) - A one-time club record signing who never worked out, Stoke were willing to listen to offers in summer but want to recoup as much of that large fee as possible.
5. Expiring 30th June 2022
Saido Berahino (FW) - The striker has now gone over two years without a professional goal, having never netted for the club. With more reports of attitude issues, he's likely to leave if Stoke can find anyone willing to a chance on the one-time England hopeful.
Ramadan Sobhi (FW) - A close friend of Egyptian teammate Mo Salah, Sobhi is being lined up for a switch to Anfield to help keep the forward happy and hopefully develop the rare glimpses of brilliance he's shown at Stoke.
Badou Ndiaye (MF) - The midfield combatant only joined in January but is expected to head back to the Turkish Super Lig if Stoke go down, likely he has a release clause in his contract.
Bruno Martins Indi (DF) - Indi has suffered from injuries this season keeping him out of contention, which Stoke are hoping will deter potential suitors. He has a big future at Stoke having only arrived in the summer.
Kevin Wimmer (DF) - Another big money blunder, not match fit and not in the match day squad. He's still young and could prove his worth after a summer of fitness training, but Stoke would cut their losses for the right offer.
Moritz Bauer (DF) - A January addition, Bauer has been quick to impress. There's no word on a release clause so expect Bauer to be plying his trade at Stoke next season.
Julien Ngoy* (FW) - Made the long list for the European Golden Boy and had a big impact in the academy drawing comparisons to Luis Suarez, a potential huge prospect for Stoke.
Thibaud Verlinden* (FW) - Another expected to have a huge impact in the long-term future of the club, if Stoke nourish their youth talent correctly. The young winger is very highly rated at the club.
Josh Tymon* (DF) - A summer signing from Hull, he was expected to provide cover this season but looked out of his depth, his future will be assessed once he returns from his current loan deal.