Stoke are looking to get to safety before the end of the season and it'll be interesting to see if they can do that under Michael O'Neill.

Certainly, that will be his main aim in the coming weeks but, away from that, he might also be thinking about the summer.

Here, we're taking a look at 9 free agents that could be available, if the Potters felt that they were the right fit...

Kyle Edwards has got plenty of talent but it's unclear if West Brom want to keep him. Perhaps O'Neill would feel he can help develop him if the Albion do not take up the option to extend his deal.

Hull City midfielder Jackson Irvine could bring some extra energy to the Potters' midfield - particularly if the Tigers go down.

Harry Cornick is a busy attacking player and if Luton go down he might want to stay put in the second tier. Is he worth a punt?

Naughton has been a top performer for Swansea this season but they might not be able to afford to keep him past the summer.

Lyle Taylor has done well this season for Charlton but his future remains unclear with the Addicks yet to have achieved safety.

Chris Martin has performed well for Derby this season but his future there is uncertain.

Mowatt is good enough for the Championship and if Barnsley go down he could be ready for a move. He'd provide both an instant impact and an option for several years to come.

Barnsley have an option to extend but if they go down he could just as easily walk away.

Winnall is on course to leave Sheffield Wednesday. Could he be worth a look to add to the Potters' front-line?

Jonny Howson's deal is up in the summer and he could add some tenacity to Stoke's side