Stoke City FC – CaughtOffside https://www.caughtoffside.com Football transfer rumours, news and Gossip from the English Premier League and beyond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 23:23:08 +0100 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 3497552 Leicester ace appears to be heading for exit door after being left out of squad for pre-season game https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/07/27/harry-souttar-set-to-leave-leicester-on-loan/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 13:33:54 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1595623 Leicester City defender Harry Souttar seems to be heading for the exit door at the King Power after being left out of the squad for Friday’s pre-season friendly against Palermo. It’s been a turbulent summer for the Foxes after winning the Championship title last season, and they have lost both manager Enzo Maresca and star player […]

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Leicester City defender Harry Souttar seems to be heading for the exit door at the King Power after being left out of the squad for Friday’s pre-season friendly against Palermo.

It’s been a turbulent summer for the Foxes after winning the Championship title last season, and they have lost both manager Enzo Maresca and star player Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea.

The club have subsequently appointed former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as their new manager and have made some additions to the squad to ensure they have the best chance of survival.

Souttar set to leave Leicester

The Foxes have signed the likes of Caleb Okoli, Michael Golding and Bobby De Cordova-Reid, whilst winger Issahaku Fatawu has made his loan move from Sporting Lisbon permanent.

However, a number of players are also set to leave the King Power, and one of those is Australian international Souttar.

Harry Souttar in action for Leicester City.
Souttar is likely to leave Leicester on loan this summer.

The defender was left out of the squad for the pre-season friendly against Palermo despite being involved in the first two games against Villarreal and Shrewsbury.

It’s been reported that the 25-year-old could be set to leave the club on loan, and a number of Championship clubs are said to be interested with Sheffield United and Souttar’s former club Stoke said to be leading the race.

The Australian joined Leicester from Stoke in January 2023 for £15m and made 12 appearances in the Premier League, but couldn’t help the club avoid relegation under Brendan Rodgers.

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Souttar wasn’t in favour under Maresca last season and made just four appearances in all  competitions under the Italian.

Despite the arrival of a new manager it would appear that Souttar’s future at least temporarily lies away from the King Power, and he will have likely dropped further down the pecking order following the arrival of Okoli.

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]]> 1595623 Stoke City edge closer to the signing of Championship defender https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/06/03/stoke-city-signing-defender/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1588500 According to Football Insider, Stoke City are set to complete the signing of Norwich defender Ben Gibson. As part of Ben Knapper’s ongoing effort to reduce the wage bill and bring down the average age of the team, the 31-year-old was one of five first-team players released by the Canaries at the conclusion of their […]

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According to Football Insider, Stoke City are set to complete the signing of Norwich defender Ben Gibson.

As part of Ben Knapper’s ongoing effort to reduce the wage bill and bring down the average age of the team, the 31-year-old was one of five first-team players released by the Canaries at the conclusion of their contracts.

He is available as a free agent and Stoke have wasted no time in agreeing a deal for his signature.

Although Gibson has been linked to a return to his hometown team, Middlesbrough, he is likely to be in great demand this summer.

However, it appears that Stoke will beat out a number of teams to sign the experienced defender.

Following the signing of goalkeeper Viktor Johansson from Rotherham on a three-year deal, Gibson will be Stoke’s second summer addition.

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Stoke City are set to sign Ben Gibson after his departure from Norwich.
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After flirting with relegation last season, Steven Schumacher’s team have identified the former Norwich man as their target to help improve the team.

Luke McNally, who finished the season on loan from Burnley after making 38 appearances, and Ciaran Clark, 34, who started three games under Alex Neil amid an injury crisis, were the two center halves that Schumacher lost from his 2023–24 side.

Stoke City are singing a seasoned player

Including his loan period, Gibson played for Norwich for four years.

During that time, he made 124 appearances for the team and in his debut season, aided in their promotion to the Premier League.

Stoke City are getting an experienced defender who could help make their defensive unit organised and disciplined.

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]]> 1588500 Chelsea head clutch of clubs that want Stoke’s 17-year-old international sensation https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/05/24/chelsea-want-stokes-17-year-old/ Fri, 24 May 2024 09:17:52 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1587007 As has been the case over the past few transfer windows, when a young, talented player appears to become available for transfer, Chelsea position themselves at the front of the queue. There’s been no expense spared since Todd Boehly took over at Stamford Bridge, though things probably haven’t worked out in quite the way that […]

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As has been the case over the past few transfer windows, when a young, talented player appears to become available for transfer, Chelsea position themselves at the front of the queue.

There’s been no expense spared since Todd Boehly took over at Stamford Bridge, though things probably haven’t worked out in quite the way that he’d hoped.

Putting together a squad takes time, particularly when there have been so many comings and goings.

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Frankly, it’s no wonder that Graham Potter, Frank Lampard and Mauricio Pochettino had all struggled to get a tune out of their Chelsea teams.

At the point when the Argentinian was finally getting somewhere, Boehly opened the exit door for him.

In any event, whilst the club continue scouring the market for a new managerial incumbent, they also appear to be wanting to pad out the squad.

Chelsea want Stoke sensation Souleymane Sidibe

According to FootMercato, Chelsea are leading the chase for Stoke City’s exciting 17-year-old Souleymane Sidibe.

The outlet also note the interest of Juventus, Rangers, Brighton and Monaco in a player that is the first born in 2007 to represent a club in either of English football’s top two divisions.

He qualifies for both Senegal and Mali due to his heritage but has been called up for the England U18 squad, and it appears that his star will continue to rise.

What isn’t clear at this stage is how much the Championship side would expect in terms of a transfer fee for the player, if indeed they’re willing to let him go.

Whatever amount is arrived at, it’s unlikely to be a problem for Boehly, who has shown in previous transfer window transactions that he will do whatever it takes to get his man.

As has also been since since the American has been in charge, each and every player is a pawn in his game, and a long career in West London won’t necessarily be what Sidibe is signing up for if he decides to move.

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]]> 1587007 Former Stoke and Scotland player dies at the age of just 49 https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/02/11/former-stoke-player-peter-handyside-dies-aged-49/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:53:18 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1571997 Former Stoke City defender Peter Handyside has sadly passed away at the age of just 49, it has been announced. The former Scotland Under-21 international also played for Grimsby Town and Barnsley in his playing career, but is perhaps most well remembered for his role in helping Stoke City from promotion to the Championship, then […]

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Former Stoke City defender Peter Handyside has sadly passed away at the age of just 49, it has been announced.

The former Scotland Under-21 international also played for Grimsby Town and Barnsley in his playing career, but is perhaps most well remembered for his role in helping Stoke City from promotion to the Championship, then called the First Division in 2002.

A club statement read: “Stoke City is saddened to learn of the death of former club captain Peter Handyside. Peter was a promotion winner with the Potters in 2002 before also helping preserve Championship status the following season.

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“He featured on 88 occasions in red and white. The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with the Club are with Peter’s family and friends at this difficult time.”

Stoke wore black armbands and held a minute’s silence in Handyside’s memory for yesterday’s game, while his other clubs such as Grimsby also paid tribute to the player.

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]]> 1571997 Drama unfolds in Championship as Sunderland midfielder refuses to play just an hour before match https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/01/27/drama-unfolds-in-championship-as-sunderland-midfielder-refuses-to-play-just-an-hour-before-match/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/01/27/drama-unfolds-in-championship-as-sunderland-midfielder-refuses-to-play-just-an-hour-before-match/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:09:53 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1569672 Sunderland’s Alex Pritchard made headlines by refusing to play for the club against Stoke City earlier today. Despite the Black Cats leading 1-0 at half-time, courtesy of Mason Burstow’s goal, Pritchard’s decision to refuse playing time was unexpected and prompted the club to issue a statement. In an official announcement on their website (as reported […]

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Sunderland’s Alex Pritchard made headlines by refusing to play for the club against Stoke City earlier today.

Despite the Black Cats leading 1-0 at half-time, courtesy of Mason Burstow’s goal, Pritchard’s decision to refuse playing time was unexpected and prompted the club to issue a statement.

In an official announcement on their website (as reported by The Sun), Sunderland disclosed that the versatile midfielder informed the club on Friday morning that he was no longer available for selection.

Additionally, he withdrew from the matchday squad, expressing his immediate desire to leave the club.

The statement emphasised that Sunderland would refrain from providing further comments at the current juncture.

Sunderland announced on their official website (via The Sun):

“On Friday morning, Alex Pritchard informed the Club that he was no longer available for selection and he subsequently withdrew from today’s matchday squad.”

“The midfielder also expressed his desire to leave SAFC with immediate effect.”

“The Club will be making no further comment at this moment in time.”

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Pritchard, a Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate, had expressed a desire to leave Sunderland during the summer transfer window but faced challenges in finding a suitable move.

According to his agent, there is now interest from Birmingham and Turkish clubs and it looks like the versatile midfielder seems to be pushing for a move.

With 115 appearances for Sunderland, Pritchard has contributed 9 goals and 25 assists during his tenure. His career has also seen stints with English clubs Brentford, Norwich City, and Huddersfield Town. While Sunderland fans may be displeased with the player’s actions, it appears that Pritchard is actively seeking a transfer.

 

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]]> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/01/27/drama-unfolds-in-championship-as-sunderland-midfielder-refuses-to-play-just-an-hour-before-match/feed/ 2 1569672 Stoke City set for immediate cash boost due to smart contract clause https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/01/20/stoke-city-to-bank-fee-from-will-goodwin-deal/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:58:03 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1568511 Stoke City are reportedly in line to bank a sizeable fee following Will Goodwin’s recent transfer from Cheltenham Town to Oxford United. That’s according to recent reports which claim the young striker’s recent switch will see one of his former clubs benefit. Oxford United are believed to have paid £400,000 for the 21-year-old and Stoke […]

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Stoke City are reportedly in line to bank a sizeable fee following Will Goodwin’s recent transfer from Cheltenham Town to Oxford United.

That’s according to recent reports which claim the young striker’s recent switch will see one of his former clubs benefit.

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Oxford United are believed to have paid £400,000 for the 21-year-old and Stoke City are set to pocket 15 per cent due to agreeing a sell-on clause prior to the striker moving to Cheltenham last year.

During his days with Stoke’s Under-21’s, Goodwin, who originally came through Chester’s youth academy, scored two goals and registered another two assists in 19 games in all competitions.

 

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]]> 1568511 Roberto De Zerbi admits that he did not know Brighton star before he joined the club https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/01/06/roberto-de-zerbi-admits-he-that-did-not-know-brighton-star-before-he-joined-the-club/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 21:08:47 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1566441 Roberto De Zerbi praised the Brighton recruitment staff for the signing of Joao Pedro and admitted that he did not know who the forward was before he joined the club. In an enthralling game on Saturday afternoon, Brighton progressed to the next round of the FA Cup after beating Stoke City 4-2. The Seagulls went […]

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Roberto De Zerbi praised the Brighton recruitment staff for the signing of Joao Pedro and admitted that he did not know who the forward was before he joined the club.

In an enthralling game on Saturday afternoon, Brighton progressed to the next round of the FA Cup after beating Stoke City 4-2.

The Seagulls went behind early on when Jan Paul van Hecke put the home side in front before Brighton levelled it up in first-half extra time through Pervis Estupinan.

Lewis Dunk then put his side ahead just after the break with Lewis Baker levelling things up once again from the spot.

Then within the space of ten minutes, Pedro scored two vital goals to secure a 4-2 victory for the Premier League club.

Speaking after the game, De Zerbi praised the forward revealing that he did not know who he was before he signed.

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Brighton are level against Stoke City in their third-round FA Cup tie courtesy of a stunning goal from Pervis Estupinan. 

The Premier League side went behind in the match after 16 minutes as Jan Paul van Hecke scored an own goal but Roberto De Zerbi’s side levelled at the perfect time.

Estupinan scored a rocket in added time of the first half to send the teams into the break level at 1-1, with the strike being the defender’s third of the season in all competitions.

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]]> 1566389 44-year-old favourite to land Stoke job after Alex Neil sacking https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/12/11/44-year-old-favourite-to-land-stoke-job-after-alex-neil-sacking/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/12/11/44-year-old-favourite-to-land-stoke-job-after-alex-neil-sacking/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:26:11 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1563043 Former Stoke City captain John Eustace is one of the front-runners to become the club’s next manager. This comes after the Championship side sacked Alex Neil yesterday following their 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. Paul Gallagher has taken over as the interim manager for their next match against Swansea, with Alex Morris and […]

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Former Stoke City captain John Eustace is one of the front-runners to become the club’s next manager.

This comes after the Championship side sacked Alex Neil yesterday following their 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

Paul Gallagher has taken over as the interim manager for their next match against Swansea, with Alex Morris and former Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross alongside him.

Several managers are being linked with the job now including former Birmingham City manager Eustace.

The 44-year-old was sacked by Birmingham last October while they were 5th in the table and was replaced by Wayne Rooney under whome they have only gotten worse.

The report from Stoke on Trent Live claims that Eustace is likely to be one of the leading names for the jobs with the bookies and someone who the Stoke City hierarchy will be keeping an eye on.

Alex Neil was sacked by Stoke City on Sunday
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Stoke City spent 10 seasons in the Premier League from 2008 to 2018 and were considered one of the toughest grounds to come to during Pulis’ reigns whose style of play was infuriating for the opponents.

Since their relegation, they have not been able to win the promotion back to the Premier League. The Stoke owners will hope that the next manager who takes the job can successfully take them out of their current mess and eventually guide them back to the top tier.

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Championship side Stoke City have sacked their manager Alex Neil following 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.

Despite a substantial 18-player overhaul during the summer, the Potters have managed only six wins in 20 league fixtures, as they sit in 20th place, a mere two points clear of the bottom.

And the defeat to Sheffield Wednesday proved to be the final straw for Alex Neil, who was let go earlier today. Paul Gallagher stepped in as interim manager for the upcoming clash against Swansea, assisted by Alex Morris and former Stoke player Ryan Shawcross.

Chairman John Coates expressed gratitude for Neil’s work at the club while emphasising the club’s quest for a fresh direction.

He highlighted the need for immediate improvement and the appointment of Neil’s successor to steer the team towards success.

He told the club website:

“Alex is a man of absolute integrity who has given his all for Stoke City and we would like to thank him for his hard work during his time with the club.

“We are grateful for the building blocks he has helped put in place in bringing together a group of players in whom we have a huge amount of faith regarding their ability to turn things around this season, and who can help us achieve longer-term success.

“However, with the way the results have been so far, we have made the difficult decision to seek a new direction for the team at this time.

“Nothing matters to me more than the success of our club and we are now working towards the appointment of Alex’s successor.”

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Stoke City spent 10 seasons in the Premier League from 2008 to 2018, under Tony Pulis, and then Mark Hughes.

They were one of the toughest grounds to come to during Pulis’ reigns whose style of play made it a frustrating night for the opponents.

Since their relegation, they have not been able to win the promotion back to the Premier League.

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