Potters keen to keep Diao around

Stoke boss Tony Pulis remains uncertain about the future of midfielder Salif Diao, whose contract at the Britannia Stadium expires this summer.

The former Senegal international is still in dialogue with the Potters board about a possible new one-year contract but having seen precious little playing time in the Potters' first season in the Premier League, Diao is thought to be considering his other options.
Pulis admitted: "I would still like to have him around.

"He's a great role model for any footballer, particularly our African lads, because he has so much stature as a player and a person."