**Stoke striker James Beattie is considering a move away from the club following a bust-up with manager Tony Pulis, BBC Sport understands.**It was alleged Pulis and Beattie had to be separated in the dressing room after Saturday’s defeat by Arsenal.
On Monday Stoke said they would hold an investigation and contrary to reports, Beattie has not apologised to Pulis.
The 31-year-old has 18 months left on his current contract, having arrived at the Britannia Stadium in January, 2009.
He became a big favourite at the club when his seven goals during last season’s run-in played a significant part in keeping the club in the Premier League.
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And while he has only scored twice this season, in October’s 2-1 win over West Ham, Beattie has again been a key member of a squad that currently sits in 11th, seven points off the relegation zone.
Beattie did not train with the rest of the Stoke squad on Monday, though he did spend around 30 minutes at the club’s training ground before departing.*