Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is ready to oversee a mini clearout this month.

The Telegraph says Fulham have already made an inquiry for Steve Sidwell.

Fulham are keen to re-sign Sidwell on loan and Stoke will allow the midfielder, 33, to go after he made only two starts this season.

Stephen Ireland, Phil Bardsley and Marc Wilson could also depart on loan if Stoke avoid injuries this month but former England international striker Peter Crouch remains part of Hughes's plans.