Stoke manager Mark Hughes continues to insist the big man is not for sale despite him being among a number of players under consideration by the Hammers.
Hughes repeated his previous stated position this morning saying: ” ‘Crouchie has been linked with moves since I have come to the club,’ said the former Manchester United player, ‘I take it all with a pinch of salt.’
He insisted his need for strength in depth within the squad and added: ‘Peter was great for me last year and he is a player we want to keep.”