Stoke City Increases Interest in Former Manchester City Youth Player

Stoke City continues its diligent search for a reliable forward to bolster the team's offense, and currently, this 29-year-old footballer is without a club.

Devante Cole is the player catching the eye not only of The Potters but also several EFL Championship teams. As a free agent, his impressive goal-scoring form from his time with Barnsley FC in England's third division makes him a promising prospect for the Championship.

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Devante Cole's Career Performance

Cole had an outstanding season in 2023/24, playing around 49 matches, scoring 18 goals, and providing 3 assists for Barnsley FC. His performance helped his team reach the League One Playoffs, where he played in two additional matches.

The Jamaican player also has a notable youth career, having progressed through Manchester City's youth ranks from the U18s to the U21s, gaining valuable experience at one of England's top clubs.
However, Devante Cole never managed to break into Manchester City's first team and left the club in the 2015/16 season to join Bradford City, continuing his football journey.

However, Devante Cole never managed to break into Manchester City's first team and left the club in the 2015/16 season to join Bradford City, continuing his football journey.

Currently, at 29, Cole is a free agent and is being courted by several English clubs. Stoke City FC's interest is evident, but their exact intentions to secure the forward remain unclear.

The Potters are in urgent need of a reliable striker, one that can provide the assurance needed by Chris Cohen to advance with the club's sporting project set to kick off on July 1 with the start of Stoke City's preseason.