Month: June 2024

Every Premier League and Championship free agent for Stoke City to consider so far this summer

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The free agent market is attracting significant attention from both Premier League and Championship clubs, as managers and recruitment chiefs seek out bargains, gambles, and hidden gems. Stoke City has already initiated their summer activity by signing goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, taking advantage of a relegation release clause. Head coach Steven Schumacher and sporting director Jon Walters are focused on enhancing the first team squad by adding balance and quality, particularly seeking one or two strikers and a center-back.

Several Premier League clubs have yet to confirm their retained lists following the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign. In the Championship, Cardiff City and Leeds United have also not published their lists. Below is a summary of the current group of players without a contract beyond June 30.

Patterson’s transfer value in 2024

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In contrast to Patterson’s high valuation, Jack Clarke is priced at £7.5 million, which is somewhat surprising given the frequent mentions of the former Tottenham Hotspur winger making a significant move to the Premier League. Patterson’s remarkable rise, especially evident during the 2022-23 season, has seen his value soar, serving as an inspiration for many youth players at the Stadium of Light. Among them is 17-year-old goalkeeper Matty Young, already being hailed as a “future number one” for the club by football journalist Craig Stoddart.

Sunderland could cash in on free signing who’s now worth more than Clarke

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Despite a disappointing 16th-place finish in the Championship last season, Sunderland remains concerned about the potential departure of their top talents to higher-tier clubs this summer. Jack Clarke, who scored 15 goals for Sunderland, consistently served as a beacon of hope even when the team’s performance was lackluster. His impressive form has not gone unnoticed, with newly-promoted Southampton, under Russell Martin, reportedly preparing a significant bid for him. Similarly, Sunderland’s homegrown goalkeeper, Anthony Patterson, has been the subject of transfer speculation, attracting interest from Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers.