Report: Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion want James Tomkins

Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion are both reportedly interested in signing West Ham United's versatile defender James Tomkins in this summer's transfer window.

Tomkins, 27, only signed a new five-year deal with the Hammers last summer, but it is understood that the powers that be are prepared to sell the Englishman for the right offer.

According to the Daily Mail, Stoke and West Brom are both monitoring proceedings as they prepare to boost their squads for the new Premier League season.

Tomkins joined West Ham in 1997 and has made 241 first-team appearances for the capital club since making his debut in 2008.