Gary Rowett will be aiming to make his mark on the team over the summer transfer window.

The 44-year-old was recently appointed manager of the Potters after losing in the play-off semi-finals with Derby in what was his first full season at the club. This was sufficient to warrant interest from Stoke who had recently being relegated, so he now has the task of preparing this squad for the Championship.

Outgoings are likely as the top players leave to join a club in a higher division with Xherdan Shaqiri being a player who has attracted a number of Premier League clubs. Therefore, these players will have to be properly replaced, especially the attacking players, in order to match their output.

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Reid had an excellent individual season with Bristol City because he scored 19 goals and assisted seven, but the Robins were unable to match that level as a collective because they finished outside the play-offs in 11th place. He would work best in a front two alongside one of their other forward options similar to how he has played at Bristol.

It may take some convincing to get him to move to another Championship club especially if Premier League clubs are interested. However, the Potters are in a promising position because they have a financial advantage over most teams in the division as well as a manager who has experience at this level and is capable of getting the maximum out of the resources at his disposal.

Marriott might represent something of a risk because he is from Peterborough who are a League One side. However, his tally of 27 league goals suggests that he is too good for that level and is just waiting for a move up to the next division.

He is likely to be cheaper than other options on the market due to the level he is playing at, although that still isn't likely to be a low price. There is likely to be a period of adjustment for him, but once settled he will just need consistent service to get firing because he is a poacher.

Hernandez is a top striker for this level, so he should definitely be a target for Stoke. Injuries limited him to 10 games and eight goals this season, but he is more than proven at this level because he scored 21 goals in Hull's promotion-winning campaign through the play-offs.

His availability as a free agent adds to his value because this is a rare bargain on the transfer market, although his wage demands and signing-on fee could be high. There is also the potential to sell him on for a profit if he isn't needed in a few seasons. He has the quality to spearhead Stoke's promotion push as well as potentially adjusting well to the Premier League.

Maupay had an excellent first season for Brentford with 12 goals and four assists. However, it's his all-round play which is most impressive and allows Brentford's style to be so fluid in the final third because he can act as a creator when needed.

He could play as a focal point of the team if they are playing a high technical standard style of play or play off another striker if Rowett decides to take a more direct approach. His versatility allows him to play in a variety of styles and he has all the tools to be a success in the Premier League because he isn't restricted to his goalscoring threat.

Hooper has shown himself to be a top striker at this level with Sheffield Wednesday. The only issue with him is his poor injury record, which has limited his impact but he has made the most of his time in the team with 10 goals and three assists in 1931 league minutes.

Wednesday have a number of talented strikers, but his impact on the team is clear to see because he is able to link up with the midfield while also being a significant threat in behind the defence when needed. He could fill a variety of roles which would allow him to adjust to whichever personnel Rowett decides to use.