Stoke City is focused on strengthening their squad to enhance their competitiveness in the ongoing EFL Championship season. Despite a challenging start and underwhelming results, the arrival of Mark Robins as manager has brought a positive shift.
Since his appointment, Stoke City remains unbeaten, with two draws and one victory in three matches. Their next challenge is an away game against Portsmouth on January 22, where they aim to continue this momentum.
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Pursuing Timothy Fosu-Mensah
In the transfer market, Stoke City is eyeing Timothy Fosu-Mensah, a Dutch right-back currently without a club. Fosu-Mensah, 27, is attracting interest from several EFL Championship teams, including Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough, and Queen's Park Rangers. His availability on a free transfer makes him a desirable option for clubs looking to add depth and experience to their squads.
Stoke City, Swansea, Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough, and Queens Park Rangers are among the clubs who have been offered the chance to seal a free move for former Manchester United man Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
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Fosu-Mensah's career began at Manchester United, where he gained recognition for his versatility and defensive skills. He had loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham before moving permanently to Bayer Leverkusen, where he played significant minutes.
His experience includes winning the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal with Leverkusen, as well as the FA Cup, Europa League, and EFL Cup with Manchester United.
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A Valuable Addition to Stoke City
Should Stoke City secure Fosu-Mensah's signature, his arrival would add a wealth of experience and a dynamic presence to their defense.
His ability to contribute both defensively and offensively makes him a valuable asset, potentially boosting Stoke City's prospects in the EFL Championship. As the transfer window progresses, Stoke City's pursuit of Fosu-Mensah could be a pivotal move in their quest to turn their season around and achieve greater success under Robins' leadership.