Source: Daily_Mail
Stoke set to offer Jonathan Woodgate a pay-as-you-play deal
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is ready to throw Jonathan Woodgate a Premier League lifeline.[LNB]The 31-year-old defender is in talks with the Potters over a potential pay-as-you-play deal at the Britannia Stadium.[LNB]Woodgate is on the look out for a new club after being released by Spurs at the end of last season.[LNB] Premier chance: Stoke are keen to sign defender Jonathan Woodgate[LNB] The injury-plagued defender has managed to play just four games in two years, which is why Pulis is keen on a appearance based deal.[LNB]Pulis is also keen to add strength to his back line with the signing of Birmingham defender Scott Dann.[LNB] Close to a move: Birmingham's Scott Dann could be on his way to Stoke [LNB] Championship Leeds, where Woodgate began his career, were also believed to be interested in re-signing the defender, but he has expressed his desire to carry on playing in the top flight.[LNB]Stoke are also able to offer Woodgate better personal terms than Leeds.[LNB]Missing out on Woodgate, who made over 100 appearances for Leeds before joining Newcastle for ?9million eight years ago, would be a big blow to United boss Simon Grayson.[LNB]Grayson wanted the former Real Madrid and Middlesbrough star to form a central defensive partnership with the fit-again Patrick Kisnorbo and seal a rearguard that leaked 70 Championship goals last term. [LNB] All the latest Stoke news, features and opinionThe (un)wanted list! Vieira, Hargreaves and Woodgate lead summer transfer freebiesClub-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersThe Insider: Liverpool still confident over Downing deal and Bolton boss Coyle Keane on Spurs striker Robbie[LNB]
