Possible Arrival of This Center-Back at Stoke City

Steve Schumacher’s team continues to work diligently on improving their squad. With the transfer window open, they are exploring the possibility of signing a center-back or defensive midfielder.

Currently, they are looking at Scotland, where they have identified an interesting player in the Celtic reserves who could be part of their negotiations. Rumors also suggest that Stoke City plans to sign a midfielder before the transfer window closes.

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Celtic’s reserves feature this young center-back.

Bozun Lawal, who Stoke City is reportedly very interested in. At just 21 years old, Lawal has a promising football career. He previously played at Watford FC in their youth divisions before moving to Celtic, where he has made over 20 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists.

Lawal spent last season on loan at Farsley Town, a fourth-division English team, where he excelled by playing over 40 matches, scoring 6 goals, and contributing 2 assists in more than 3,600 minutes. He is known for his strong physical condition and promising future.

Although his natural position is center-back, Lawal has also played several games as a midfielder. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 24 matches as a center-back and around 22 matches as a midfielder, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists. His versatility makes him an attractive option for Steve Schumacher’s squad. We will see in the coming days how Stoke City’s interests develop and whether they decide to sign this player during the transfer window.