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Stoke City transfer latest: Eric Bocat deal, Timothy Fayulu linked, Hibernian star eyed
Stoke City is reportedly close to signing Sint-Truiden defender Eric Junior Bocat, according to TeamTalk and StokeOnTrentLive. The 24-year-old Frenchman, who has previously played for Lille and Mouscron, joined STVV in 2022 and was a target for Leicester City earlier this summer. However, he now looks set to finalize a move to the Potters. Bocat, primarily a left-wing-back, is expected to compete as a left-back under Steven Schumacher’s system, providing competition for 33-year-old Enda Stevens, who………………….