CHELSEA AND AS MONACO COMPETING TO SIGN STOKE CITY’S SOULEYMANE SIDIBÉ

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According to Foot Mercato, AS Monaco, Chelsea, and Juventus are among the clubs interested in Stoke City’s England U18 international Souleymane Sidibé. Sidibé, the son of former Stoke City player Mamady Sidibé, has been attracting elite-level interest since he was 14, with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool also keeping an eye on him from an early age. Having made his debut for the Potters at 16, he has featured in eight matches this season. His performances have drawn attention from clubs like Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion in England, as well as Rangers, Juventus, and AS Monaco in Europe.

First Stoke City transfer of new era wins international call-up

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Congratulations to Viktor Johansson, the new Stoke City goalkeeper, who has been named in the latest Sweden squad. The 25-year-old recently transferred from Rotherham United to the bet365 Stadium after head coach Steven Schumacher and new sporting director Jon Walters activated a relegation release clause, reportedly around £1 million.

Johansson earned his first senior international cap in October, coming on at halftime against Moldova. He has now been called up for friendlies against Denmark and Serbia. This continues a significant period for him personally, as his partner is also expecting their first child. Johansson hopes that his move to Stoke will bolster his international prospects.

Additionally, Johansson’s new Stoke teammate, Jordan Thompson, has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their matches against Spain and Andorra.