Jake Clarke-Salter

Burnley and Sunderland Soar as QPR Hit with Double Injury Setback Ahead of Crucial Midweek Clash

23/10/2024 Raymond 0

QPR face a tough schedule ahead, with an away trip to Burnley this weekend followed by a home clash against high-flying Sunderland. Manager Marti Cifuentes will be feeling the pressure as his side, currently struggling in form, also deals with fresh injury setbacks. Both striker Michael Frey and defender Kenneth Paal, a key player who has started every Championship match this season, are doubtful for the upcoming fixtures after picking up injuries during their midweek draw against Coventry City. Despite these challenges, QPR received a boost with the return of defender Jake Clarke-Salter, who played a full 90 minutes for the first time in over a month.

Stoke chose Ben Gibson over Jake Clarke-Salter

12/07/2024 Raymond 0

The Telegraph’s Midlands football reporter John Percy highlighted in May that Stoke had identified Jake Clarke-Salter as their top target for the summer transfer window, especially with Ben Wilmot and Michael Rose as their only senior centre-back options under contract at the time. Percy indicated that Clarke-Salter’s price tag was expected to range between £5-7 million, with interest also coming from several Premier League clubs.

Stoke City: Capitalising on Norwich City call looks smarter after QPR, Wolves fee talk – View

12/07/2024 Raymond 0

Stoke City have already made a significant transfer decision this summer as they aim to climb the Championship table next season under Steven Schumacher. The Potters have signed standout goalkeeper Viktor Johansson and dynamic wing-back Eric Junior Bocat from Rotherham United and Sint-Truiden, respectively. This is just the beginning of what is expected to be a busy transfer market period for Schumacher as he shapes his squad for the 2024/25 campaign.

QPR concern not over despite £1m-a-year Stoke City deal: View

13/06/2024 Raymond 0

With two years remaining on his contract, securing him with QPR until the end of the 2025/26 season, it’s suggested that the club would demand a fee of £5-7 million for Jake Clarke-Salter’s services this summer. Despite Stoke City’s recent acquisition of center-back Ben Gibson, QPR should still be concerned about the Potters’ interest in Clarke-Salter.

Given the rigors of a full season, it would be a significant challenge for any club to manage with just three center-backs. Stoke often plays with two center-backs, leaving them with only one player to cover both positions. Considering the likelihood of injuries and suspensions throughout the season, this situation would put them at a high risk of selection issues. Hence, it would be prudent for the club to bring in another central defender to alleviate the pressure on their current options, providing more flexibility for rotation and reducing the risk of unwanted absences.