Stoke City Eyes Former Star for a Potential Return from Inter Milan

In this transfer market, rumors are circulating about The Potters, with Stoke City reportedly interested in bringing Austria's star player back to Stoke City.

At 35 years old, Marko Arnautovic is on Stoke City's radar for the upcoming season. The club aims to build a promising project with both experienced players and young talents who can help The Potters compete in the EFL Championship.

A Luxurious Career for Marko Arnautovic

Arnautovic had a significant spell at Stoke City, where he spent four seasons with The Potters during an unforgettable period in the Premier League. He joined in the 2013/14 season and stayed until 2016/17. During his time at the club, he played 145 matches, contributing 26 goals and 28 assists.

This important stint at the club has led to the vision of bringing him back. However, his current stint at Inter Milan complicates matters. While Stoke City could be the only team able to secure him, his current club appears unwilling to let him go.

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The multiple-time champion in Italy has an impressive resume, including winning the Champions League with Inter Milan in the 2009/10 season, although he did not play in any matches. Additionally, he has played over 100 matches for Austria, being a crucial figure for his national team.

Bringing Marko Arnautovic back to Stoke City would be a significant milestone for the club. Despite his age (35), he remains a formidable attacker, challenging opposing defenses. However, securing his transfer is difficult due to his salary and his current situation with Inter Milan, who seem reluctant to let him go in this transfer window.

The Potters continue to explore options for bringing in an attacker. Despite having signed only two players so far, the ideal scenario is to have a guaranteed attacker by the start of the preseason on July 1.