The Potters had also indicated an intent to pay £600,000 for the defender when the transfer window re-opens in January.
Ward was signed from West Ham in June 2006 for a million pounds. City are paying this over four years and will be looked to get back at least the money they paid for Ward who captained the side last season.
Ward in action v Watford tonight . Pic courtesy of Footymad and copyright of Action Images / Henry Browne.Livepic
