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Stoke City Starlet Seeks Familiar Ground Ahead of Anticipated Return to Rovers

05/11/2024 Raymond 0

Ashley Phillips returns to Ewood Park this Wednesday, not as a Blackburn player but as a determined Stoke City defender. Starting his career at Blackburn, Phillips has come full circle, now seeking to showcase his growth and Stoke’s progress since his summer 2023 move to Spurs. His loan spell has had its challenges—adjusting to a new coach and bouncing back from a concussion—but he’s found comfort in being closer to home and in a squad that’s beginning to gel. Reflecting on Stoke’s recent 2-1 win over Derby, Phillips noted the “togetherness” and the steady improvements, signs that the team is on an upward path under coach Narcis Pelach. Confident and settled, Phillips is ready to make his mark once more on familiar turf.

“Got a lot of quality” – Stoke City player tipped for temporary summer exit

08/08/2024 Raymond 0

Despite scoring just once in every five games during his loan spell last season in Buckinghamshire, Emre Tezgel is likely to improve significantly over the next year with regular minutes. In 2021, when he was just 16, Tezgel attracted interest from Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United. This early attention underscores the promise and talent of the young forward, suggesting his potential has been evident for several years.

Sheffield Wednesday make ‘opening bid’ for striker ‘watched’ by Premier League teams

12/07/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield Wednesday have submitted a bid for a proven Championship striker as they prepare for the 2024/25 season. The club has already had a productive summer transfer window, with eight new signings, including Charlie McNeill, who joined after being released by Manchester United. McNeill will compete for a spot in the squad alongside striker Jamal Lowe, who has arrived from Bournemouth after a loan spell with Swansea City in the 2023/24 campaign.

Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly made an ‘opening bid’ for Troyes attacker Ike Ugbo, according to Mike McGrath on X. Ugbo, a Canadian international, played a pivotal role for Sheffield Wednesday during the latter part of the 2023/24 season while on loan, scoring seven goals to help the Owls secure their Championship status. Following his successful loan spell, Ugbo has attracted interest from other Championship clubs and is being monitored by Premier League teams.

League Two boss aims to ‘further utilise’ Stoke City links after transfer

07/07/2024 Raymond 0

David Okagbue has made a permanent move from Stoke City to Walsall, signing a two-season deal after a successful loan spell. Walsall manager Mat Sadler expressed his gratitude to Stoke City for their cooperation in facilitating the transfer. Sadler praised Okagbue’s development during his time at Walsall and is optimistic about his future contributions to the team. Okagbue shared his enthusiasm for returning, highlighting his love for the club and appreciation for the support from the staff and team. Despite a lengthy process, he is thrilled the deal was finalized.

Former Stoke City and West Ham Star Available As Free Agent This Summer

26/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sead Haksabanovic, former winger for Stoke City and West Ham United, is expected to leave Celtic this summer following an unsuccessful loan spell at the Bet365 Stadium. The Montenegro international spent the 2023/24 season on loan with Stoke City, where he made only 22 appearances and scored a single goal. Reports from Swedish outlet Fotboll Direkt suggest that Stoke City is not interested in signing Haksabanovic permanently, and Celtic is seeking a fee of £2.2 million for him. With head coach Brendan Rodgers not seeing a future for Haksabanovic at Celtic, Swedish champions Malmo FF are reportedly nearing a deal to bring him back to Sweden. This potential move underscores Haksabanovic’s stagnation since his £2.7 million transfer to West Ham United in 2017.

Sunderland and England man and outlines first-team ambitions under Régis Le Bris after loan moves

25/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland defender Zak Johnson has enjoyed a successful loan spell in Ireland and is now aiming for a spot in the Black Cats’ first team. The 19-year-old joined Dundalk for the 2023-24 season, where he made a significant impact by helping the team achieve a club record of eight consecutive home clean sheets. Johnson’s consistent performances earned him the 1903 Dundalk FC Supporters Club Player of the Month award and a nomination for the Soccer Writers of Ireland Player of the Month award for May. Reflecting on his time at Dundalk, Johnson emphasized the importance of playing as many games as possible and proving his reliability and maturity, regardless of his age. With these experiences, he hopes to secure a place in Sunderland’s first team under new head coach Régis Le Bris.

Midfielder left out of national team as Sunderland weigh up transfer decision

16/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland have the option to sign Barnsley’s Callum Styles permanently this summer, following his loan spell during the 2023/24 season where he made 12 Championship appearances. Despite being an unused substitute in Hungary’s 3-1 Euro 2024 loss to Switzerland, Styles remains a key player, having earned 22 caps for his national team. He reassured fans about a recent injury, confirming on Instagram that it was not serious.

Styles, who has played as both a central midfielder and left-back, expressed his enjoyment at Sunderland despite a turbulent season with managerial changes. In an interview with FourFourTwo, he acknowledged the club’s passionate supporters and their Premier League ambitions, indicating his desire to stay longer but noting various factors could influence his future. His current focus is on contributing to Hungary’s Euro 2024 campaign, aiming to progress beyond the group stage.

Dalot explains how Maldini’s influence during Milan spell helped him improve

16/05/2024 Raymond 0

Diogo Dalot, Manchester United’s defender, has credited Paolo Maldini for playing a significant role in his development during his loan spell at AC Milan. Dalot’s journey to Milan began after he joined United from Porto, where he initially struggled to secure playing time. Consequently, he was loaned out to Milan for the 2020-21 season, a move that proved pivotal for his career growth. Despite being primarily a right-back, Dalot showcased his versatility by seamlessly transitioning between the right and left sides of the back four, occasionally venturing further upfield, a trait that Milan’s coach Stefano Pioli found invaluable.