Stoke City rival Bristol City for 21-year-old as offer ‘accepted’ and Derby County join race for ex-Celtic man
The latest Championship transfer talk
Here are your morning Championship transfer headlines for Wednesday, 17 July.
Potters accept offer for midfielder
According to reports, Stoke City are set to lose Josh Laurent after accepting a bid from Turkish Super Lig club Sivasspor. The 29-year-old had entered the final year of his contract at the bet365 Stadium and there had been speculation about his future, with Birmingham City credited with interest. But, a ‘formal offer’ is said to be on the table from Sivasspor – with Stoke ‘willing’ to let Laurent leave for the right price. A fee is claimed to be agreed, but TEAMtalk report that Laurent has rejected the move and wants to explore other opportunities.
QPR striker interesting clubs
Bristol City are being heavily linked with a move for QPR front man Sinclair Armstrong. However, it’s reported by West London Sport that Stoke City are ‘expected’ to submit an offer for the 21-year-old. Armstrong joined from Shamrock Rovers in 2020 and has emerged on to the first team scene over the last couple of years. QPR triggered an extra year in the Irishman’s contract this summer. Armstrong scored three goals and assisted three last season.
