Leeds United on alert as Peter Crouch reveals plans over Stoke future

PETER CROUCH says he may have to quit Stoke if he continues to be overlooked by manager Mark Hughes.

 

Peter Crouch admits he could leave Stoke in search of games

 

Former England striker Crouch has played just eight games for the Potters this season, netting twice.

He bagged the opener in Stoke's 2-1 FA Cup third-round win over Doncaster on Saturday but did not finish the game.

Leeds United have made enquiries into Crouch's availability and the striker spoke out after the game about his future.

 

“If I can’t play then maybe I do have to move on,” Crouch said.

“I played 33 or 34 Premier League games last season so to have not featured this season has been very frustrating but all I can do is try to take opportunities when I’m given them and try to force my way back in.

"There have been times when it’s been hard. When you’re running on the pitch after games, you’ve been watching but haven’t been part of it.

"You say that you’re part of it, of course, but it doesn’t feel like it at times.”

 

Leeds boss Steve Evans explained last week that he had had an advance for Crouch turned down by officials at the Britannia Stadium.

Hughes is said to be keen on signing want-away West Brom striker Saido Berhaino - a move that could push Crouch out of the club.

However, both Newcastle and Tottenham are also eyeing the former England U21 striker, with the Magpies prepared to break their transfer record to secure Berahino's arrival.

 

As for Leeds, they are still working on a deal to bring in Northern Ireland forward Kyle Lafferty on loan from Norwich.

The Canaries are understood to be pushing for a permanent transfer, which Evans has already ruled out.