Well done Hodgson – Crystal Palace have done themselves a good favour with this £1m deal for English star

Why Crystal Palace signing Jack Butland is a smart move Sky Sports can confirm that Crystal Palace have signed Jack Butland on a three-year deal from Stoke City. The transfer fee is said to be around £1million with add-ons. Manager Roy Hodgson was very happy about the acquisition given he had worked with the keeper when … Read more

Newcastle signing this 21-year-old Championship ace would be a smart long-term investment

Harry Souttar has emerged as a target for Newcastle United

Why Harry Souttar would be a good long-term signing for Newcastle According to the Chronicle Live, Newcastle United have been credited with an interest in Stoke City centre-back Harry Souttar, with manager Steve Bruce still keen to make a few more additions to his squad. The Magpies roped in the likes of Callum Wilson, Ryan … Read more

West Ham set to go back in for 27-year-old Stoke star – The right move by Moyes?

Why West Ham are right to revive their interest in Jack Butland According to The Athletic, West Ham are set to go back in the market for the services of Stoke City shot-stopper Jack Butland, with the Potters prepared to lower their previous £20million valuation of the England international. The Hammers had been linked with … Read more

Chelsea eyeing upcoming Stoke City teenage talent – A step in the right direction for the Blues?

Nathan Collins (R) (Getty Images)

Why Nathan Collins would be a good future investment for Chelsea According to the Irish Sun, (h/t Football.London), Chelsea are eyeing a summer move for Stoke City teenager Nathan Collins. The under-21 Ireland defender, who is considered as one of the hot young prospects outside the Premier League, has attracted a lot of interests, with … Read more

Sheffield United signing this young 20-year-old could be worth a punt in the long run – Here’s why

Stoke City's Tyrese Campbell has been linked with Celtic

Why Tyrese Campbell is worth a punt for Sheffield United According to Daily Record, Sheffield United have entered the race to sign young Stoke City striker Tyrese Campbell, who will be out of contract at the end of the ongoing campaign.  Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers have been heavily linked with the 20-year-old this month … Read more

Why Birmingham City would do well to avoid signing this 31-year-old striker on loan

Lee Gregory has been linked with a loan move to Birmingham City

Why Birmingham City should avoid signing Lee Gregory on loan According to Daily Mail (h/t Birmingham Live), Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Stoke City striker Lee Gregory, who has found goals hard to come by in the Championship this season.  EFL Championship rivals Wigan Athletic and Middlesbrough have also expressed an … Read more

Sheffield Wednesday signing this 4-goal striker from rivals would be a smart move – Here’s why

Lee Gregory has been linked with Sheffield Wednesday

Why Lee Gregory could be a smart signing for Sheffield Wednesday According to Daily Mail, Sheffield Wednesday are weighing up a move for Stoke City striker Lee Gregory, with Owls boss Garry Monk keen to bolster his attack in a bid to make an impression on the playoff places.  Wednesday are also exploring the possibility … Read more

Celtic would bag a solid long-term prospect by signing this 19-year-old shot-stopper – Agreed?

Stoke City's Josef Bursik has been linked with a move to Celtic

Why Josef Bursik could be a good long-term prospect for Celtic According to claims from Football Insider, as relayed by the Stoke Sentinel, Celtic have been credited with an interest in teenage Stoke City shot-stopper, Josef Bursik, who is currently out on loan at Accrington Stanley in EFL League One.  Born in Lambeth, Bursik started … Read more

Stoke City would take a major step back by selling this 24-year-old ace despite interest from Spain

Peter Etebo has been linked with a January exit from Stoke City

Why Stoke City parting ways with Peter Etebo won’t be a smart move According to reports in France, as cited by the Stoke Sentinel, Stoke City midfielder Peter Etebo is the subject of interest from Turkish giants Besiktas and Spanish club Eibar ahead of the January transfer window.  The report adds that the 24-year-old is … Read more

Celtic signing this England U20 powerhouse would be a shrewd long-term boost for attacking unit

Stoke City's Tyrese Campbell has been linked with Celtic

Why Stoke City starlet Tyrese Campbell could be a real coup for Celtic According to the Daily Record (h/t The Scottish Sun), Celtic are among a host of clubs keeping an eye on England U20 international striker Tyrese Campbell, who is out of contract at Stoke City in the summer of 2020.  As per the … Read more

Stoke City forking out £4m to bag this Scottish top-flight ace would be a masterstroke

Why Stoke City shouldn’t hesitate to splash out £4 million for Sam Cosgrove According to The Scottish Sun, Stoke City have been warned that they would need to fork out as much as £4million if they are to prise Sam Cosgrove away from Aberdeen in January.  New Stoke City boss Michael O’Neill has identified Cosgrove … Read more

3 Winners and 3 Losers from Championship gameweek 7 including Leeds United and Swansea City

Marcelo Bielsa has managed to take Leeds United back to the Premier League after the club's 16-year absence from the top flight (Getty Images)

2019-20 EFL Championship: 3 Winners and 3 Losers from Round 7 The players returned to action for their respective clubs this weekend when the international break finally came to an end and Round 7 of the 2019-20 EFL Championship witnessed quite a few twists and turns, most notably, with Leeds United displacing Swansea City to … Read more