Tony Pulis expects busy transfer market

20 June 2011 12:17
Share[LNB]Stoke manager Tony Pulis expects this summer's transfer market to be an expensive one with smaller clubs feeling the knock-on effect of larger fees being paid by the top Barclays Premier League sides.[LNB] Manchester United and Liverpool have already signed England Under 21 internationals Phil Jones and Jordan Henderson for fees in excess of ?16million. [LNB] On the move: Liverpool have splashed out ?20m on England Under 21 international Henderson [LNB] Busy market: Stoke chief Pulis [LNB]Pulis does not believe that will be the end of heavy investment by those at the top end of the table and says sides like his will feel the ripple effect.[LNB]'It's going to be an active market and an expensive market this year,' he told BBC Radio Stoke. [LNB]'The top six clubs are all looking to spend. That always filters through.[LNB]'Sunderland have sold big, Blackburn have sold big and there will be other clubs who will have a little bit of money in their pockets to go out and buy players. [LNB]'I expect it to be a very difficult market but a market where there will be a lot of movement.' [LNB]  Stoke's fixtures for the 2011-12 Premier League seasonStoke steal a march on Liverpool and Spurs with ?12m bid for Dann Explore more:People: Tony Pulis Places: Liverpool

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