The players that will leave Stoke City on a free this summer unless contracts are renewed

Stoke City will be hoping to push forward as a club next season following an inconsistent 2021/22 campaign in the Championship.

Whereas the Potters have produced some impressive performances at this level, a downturn in form since the turn of the year ended the club’s hopes of reaching the play-offs under the guidance of Michael O’Neill.

With the transfer window set to open following the crescendo of the current campaign, it will be intriguing to see whether Stoke end up launching a complete overhaul of their squad.

Whereas O’Neill will be keen to secure the services of some fresh faces, the Potters boss will also need to make calls regarding the future of individuals who are set to reach the end of their existing deals at the bet365 Stadium.

Here, we have decided to take a look at the players who will leave Stoke on a free this summer unless their contracts are renewed.

Joe Allen

Joe Allen’s contract at Stoke is set to expire in June.

The Wales international has made 216 appearances for the Potters in all competitions since joining the club from Liverpool in 2016.

Tommy Smith

Tommy Smith has yet to agree fresh terms with Stoke and thus is set to become a free-agent this summer.

The right-back has provided a respectable total of seven direct goal contributions in the Championship this season for the Potters.

Mario Vrancic

Vrancic’s deal is also set to reach a crescendo following the end of the current campaign.

Since joining Stoke on a permanent deal last summer, the midfielder has managed to score three goals and provide five assists in 28 Championship appearances.

James Chester

Utilised on a sporadic basis by the Potters this season, James Chester’s time at Stoke will come to an end this summer if an agreement cannot