Stoke City FC – CaughtOffside https://www.caughtoffside.com Football transfer rumours, news and Gossip from the English Premier League and beyond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:44:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 3497552 Carabao Cup R2 draw: Newcastle, West Ham, Everton and other Premier League clubs learn their fate https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/14/carabao-cup-draw-newcastle-west-ham-everton-premier-league/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:45:41 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1597905 The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup has been made, with the likes of Newcastle United, West Ham United and Everton learning their fate. After round one saw Championship, League One and League Two sides kick things off, we’ve reached the stage where the Premier League clubs not competing in European competition […]

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The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup has been made, with the likes of Newcastle United, West Ham United and Everton learning their fate.

After round one saw Championship, League One and League Two sides kick things off, we’ve reached the stage where the Premier League clubs not competing in European competition enter the tournament.

All-Premier League ties of Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle and West Ham vs Bournemouth are among the most eye-catching, while there are also some local derbies like Millwall vs Leyton Orient, Barnsley vs Sheffield United and Blackburn vs Blackpool.

Read on for the full Carabao Cup round two draw, with all ties to be played the week commencing August 26.

Carabao Cup draw

Northern section

Grimsby vs Sheffield Wednesday

Everton vs Doncaster

Blackburn vs Blackpool

Fleetwood vs Rotherham

Shrewsbury vs Bolton

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle

Barrow vs Derby

Leicester vs Tranmere

Middlesbrough vs Stoke

Barnsley vs Sheffield United

Harrogate vs Preston

Walsall vs Huddersfield

Wolves vs Burnley

Southern section

Coventry vs Oxford United

Swansea vs Wycombe

AFC Wimbledon vs Ipswich

Birmingham vs Fulham

Watford vs Plymouth

West Ham vs Bournemouth

QPR vs Luton

Brighton vs Crawley

Crystal Palace vs Norwich

Cardiff vs Southampton

Millwall vs Leyton Orient

Colchester vs Brentford

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]]> 1597905 Leeds United identify Netherlands youth international as potential Rowe alternative https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/14/leeds-united-transfer-news-jonathan-rowe-alternative-million-manhoef/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:21:00 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1597881 Leeds United are preparing a bid for Stoke City winger Million Manhoef as they identify possible alternatives to Norwich City’s Jonathan Rowe, according to reports. The Whites’ failure to secure promotion straight back to the Premier League last season has led to them losing a number of key players, with Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray, Glen […]

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Leeds United are preparing a bid for Stoke City winger Million Manhoef as they identify possible alternatives to Norwich City’s Jonathan Rowe, according to reports.

The Whites’ failure to secure promotion straight back to the Premier League last season has led to them losing a number of key players, with Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray, Glen Kamara and Luis Sinisterra all leaving for substantial fees, while Wilfried Gnonto continues to be linked with a move away.

Naturally, this has left Leeds in dire need of reinforcements. It was thought the Yorkshire side had Norwich star Rowe top of their wishlist after the England U21 international posted 13 goals and four assists in 38 appearances across all competitions last season.

However, according to TEAMtalk, the Canaries have slapped a £15m price tag on Rowe, which has put off fellow suitors Marseille, while his reported refusal to play against Oxford United on the opening weekend of the Championship season may have left Daniel Farke having doubts.

TEAMtalk reports that Leeds are now turning their attention to Manhoef.

Million Manhoef of Stoke City celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Bristol City at Bet365 Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Stoke on Trent, England.

The former Netherlands youth international only joined Stoke from Vitesse in the previous transfer window but made an immediate impact for the club, with four goals and an assist in 14 Championship appearances.

Leeds are thought to be among a trio of Championship clubs — the others unnamed — who could move for Manhoef, who could command a £10m transfer fee with Stoke very reluctant to sell.

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]]> 1597881 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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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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]]> 1566441 Video: Premier League defender scores rocket to level FA Cup tie and score third goal of the season https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/01/06/video-premier-league-defender-scores-rocket-to-level-fa-cup-tie-and-score-third-goal-of-the-season/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:20:57 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1566389 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 […]

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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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