Source: SKY_Sports
Potters poised to land Collins
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Skysports.com understands that Stoke are closing in on West Ham defender James Collins.[LNB] Potters manager Tony Pulis has declared his intention to make five more signings before the transfer window shuts at the end of August.[LNB]25-year-old Welshman Collins looks likely to be the next arrival after the two clubs agreed a fee.[LNB]It is believed that Stoke even want to push the move through before Wednesday's game away to Liverpool.[LNB]Collins has become a regular member of the West Ham side in recent times and started the 2-0 victory over Wolves on the opening day of the season.[LNB]The Hammers are understood to have spoken to Stoke about the possibility of taking Ryan Shawcross to Upton Park in part-exchange but this part of the deal is not expected to go ahead.[LNB]
