Stoke City boss Tony Pulis admits he's desperate to deepen his squad.

Pulis knows the Potters must develop their recruitment drive and is determined to strengthen before the new season gets underway.

"We are threadbare - fingers crossed we can bring one or two players in," he told the Daily Star.

"The biggest thing we have to do is improve our recruitment from the lowest level right through to the top."

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