Potential Departures of These Players from Stoke City in This Transfer Window
• Two young players may leave on loan
• Meanwhile, two others are expected to continue their development with Stoke City U21
By Oscar Cortes
In recent days, there has been talk that Stoke City is looking to trim the squad by loaning out some of its players. The team has several young talents who are unlikely to get sufficient playing time this season.
As a result, the club is considering sending two important players from the lower divisions out on loan, allowing them to gain valuable experience, while prioritizing more experienced first-team players.
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These Two Players May Go Out on Loan
It has been reported that Nathan Lowe and Sol Sidibé could be loaned out. Steve Schumacher believes these two players are crucial for the team’s future and need more playing time to continue their development.
Additionally, there are rumors that two other players, Freddie Anderson and Jaden Dixon, will remain with the Stoke City U21 team instead of going out on loan. These players are expected to continue their development within the club's youth system.
Nathan Lowe, 18, featured in the EFL Championship last season, where he played 13 matches and scored one goal in 385 minutes of action. Sol Sidibé, the 17-year-old midfielder, made 4 appearances in the EFL Championship last season and also featured in the FA Cup and EFL Cup, accumulating over 150 minutes in total while wearing the Stoke City jersey.
Both players were also heavily involved in the club's pre-season preparations before the current season. However, it seems likely that Lowe and Sidibé could be loaned out in the coming days to another EFL Championship club, where they can gain more playing time.
They are expected to return next season to compete for a place in Stoke City's first team. Both Sol Sidibé and Nathan Lowe are considered promising talents in world football, with remarkable potential at such a young age. The club hopes that these loans will help them further develop and maximize their abilities for the future benefit of Stoke City.