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2 bargain free transfers Stoke City could consider ft Lorenzo Rajot

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Aaron Connolly is now available on a free transfer after Hull City chose not to renew his contract in May, and Stoke City should consider bringing him to the bet365 Stadium to strengthen their attack. With the Potters finishing as the sixth-lowest scorers in the Championship last season, additional firepower is essential, even after the arrival of Sam Gallagher. Connolly, at 24, offers more experience and proven ability than some of Stoke’s current options and could be a valuable short-term addition with the potential for a longer commitment if he performs well. His availability on a free transfer makes this a low-risk move that would allow Stoke to focus their budget on other areas of the squad.

Preview: Newcastle United vs. Brest – prediction, team news, lineups

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is set to rotate his squad for the upcoming friendlies, with key players like Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes, and Lloyd Kelly likely to see more action after making their pre-season debuts against Yokohama F. Marinos. Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon have returned to training following their Euro 2024 duties with England, though their participation in the matches remains uncertain. New signing William Osula could also make his first appearance for the club.

On the Brest side, the team will be without defender Bradley Locko, who is away at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, recent signing Jordan Amavi is expected to maintain his position in the back line, alongside fellow new recruit Abdoulaye Ndiaye. Midfielder Mahdi Camara, who scored in their last match against Juventus, is likely to start again, with Ludovic Ajorque leading the attack.

‘Rolls-Royce’ who Darren Moore wanted to sign at Sheffield Wednesday could be sold for over £10m

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McGuinness was an exceptional player for Sheffield Wednesday and would have made their promotion to the Championship much smoother if he had stayed. However, given that the team was in League One when he returned to Cardiff City, re-signing him was always a tall order. With McGuinness already valued at seven figures, it was unlikely that Dejphon Chansiri would have been willing to spend £3 million to bring him back. Although Wednesday missed out on a promising player, Danny Rohl now has the pull to attract similar talent, and fans remain hopeful that Rohl will deliver on his promise to strengthen the backline in the near future.