The fixture list might have handed Stoke a tough start at Elland Road, but there's still 22 other teams all waiting paitently for their chance to take down the former Premier League side.

The matches won't get any easier, but then manager Gary Rowett already knows that. His team and fans might be strangers to this division, but he is not.

He knows that to get out of it you need a strong defence and a lethal forward line. Mix that together with a little bit of luck and you'll have a winning formula. He's already added Benik Afobe to his ranks, but is that enough?

FLW looks at THREE other realistic transfers that, if they came off, fans would surely love to see.

Gayle might not be keen on a move, but it does seem Stoke's plans rest on finding a partner for Afobe.

Shaqiri will most likely move on and the Potters must look to replace him quickly.

Gayle is a top quality Championship striker who knows the division well. If Stoke could tempt him out of the top-flight they'd be pulling off a huge coup.

Could they stretch to the £12m valuation though?

Fernando Forestieri might have spent much of last season injured, but he's a high-quality footballer with all the attributes to succeed at this level.

If they could find the money to prize him away from Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke fans would delight in seeing him in action, especially playing off Benik Afobe.

What a partnership that would be.

Okay, fans might not be jumping for joy if this deal went through, but they should be.

Eisa was superb for Cheltenham last season and he looks primed and ready to make the next step in his career.

He's got it all, pace and power but a keen eye for goal.

£100k spent wisely here could make the club millions if he reaches his potential.