Joe could go if Stoke can’t beat the drop

STOKE face a fight to hold on to Joe Allen if they are relegated.

West Ham are among a number of clubs keen on the Potters’ Wales midfielder (above). Relegation-threatened Stoke made it clear to the Irons last month they were not prepared to sell Allen, 27, under any circumstances.

Hammers joint-chairman David Sullivan has since confirmed they had a £25million bid rejected for Allen.