Transfer news: Mark Hughes unaware of any approach for Peter Crouch

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is unaware of any approach being made for Peter Crouch over the summer, with Queens Park Rangers admitting to being keen.

Loftus Road boss Harry Redknapp has revealed that he seriously contemplated making a move for Crouch during the recent transfer window.

He has worked with the England international on three previous occasions, at Portsmouth, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, and remains an admirer of the experienced striker.

Even if he (Redknapp) did make a call, he didn’t make it to me, so it wouldn’t have got very far.

It has been suggested that interest will be rekindled in January, with Redknapp said to be keen on reuniting former Spurs team-mates Crouch and Jermain Defoe in west London.

Hughes, though, has always maintained that he has no intention of allowing key men to leave.

Crouch falls into that category at present and any interest in his services will continue to be knocked back.

Hughes said: “I’m sure Harry gets asked about lots of players and is always very honest.

“At least he’s got some insight into Peter, who has done very well for us. We are happy that he’s here.

“We don’t encourage any bids for our players.

“Even if he (Redknapp) did make a call, he didn’t make it to me, so it wouldn’t have got very far.”