Mark Hughes has become the new favourite to replace Tony Pulis as manager of Stoke City.

The 49-year-old Welshman, who has been out of work since leaving Queens Park Rangers in November 2012, is as short as 7/4 at Coral to be named as the next Potters boss, while Sky Bet currently offer the best price of 2/1.

According to BBC Sport, senior figures at the Britannia Stadium believe that Hughes would be a "good fit" for the Staffordshire club.

Hughes took charge of 34 games during his reign at Loftus Road, winning eight, drawing six and losing 20.