Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is tightlipped over his striker signing targets.
Hughes was asked about West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long and Manchester City reserve forward John Guidetti.
But he told The Sentinel: "We are trying to do business early, but the pace of a deal being concluded is determined by others.
"I'm not anticipating anything next week."
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