A whole host of top clubs have been linked with Shawcross over the past couple of years and recent speculation suggests that Liverpool could try to sign him in January. Manchester United's chief scout Jim Lawlor was then spotted in the stands at Wigan on Saturday, reportedly to check on the progress of Shawcross, while the likes of Juventus and even Real Madrid have been linked with the 23-year-old. Pulis, though, insists Stoke have no plans to sell their captain. "We are under no pressure to sell and Ryan is somebody the chairman will not contemplate leaving," he said. "Ryan could not be happier here and we've also got him on a very good long-term contract. "Obviously if we were offered ridiculous money, then any club would have to look at it. But we've had no offers as yet and wouldn't welcome any. "We see Ryan as a major part of our future. He's only progressed since coming here and is now the club captain."
