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Stoke City are embarking on a busy summer crafting a new-look squad that fulfils Mark Robins’ needs while also complying with the EFL’s tough spending rules.

After another poor season in which two team bosses in Steven Schumacher and Narcis Pelach were both fired, Stoke’s struggles were probably not a surprise.

As it is, a final-day draw at Derby ensured they retained their Championship status, but current boss Robins certainly has his work cut out to turn around a team that not so long ago was putting fear into the hearts of many a Premier League rival.