🚨 SUMMER TRANSFER SAGA🚨 Stoke City are bracing themselves for a potentially turbulent summer, with reports suggesting that winger Sorba Thomas could be on his way out of the bet365 Stadium amid interest from Everton
Everton Circle Sorba Thomas as Stoke City Face Summer Rebuild Amid Price-Tag Revelation
Stoke City are bracing themselves for a potentially turbulent summer, with reports suggesting that winger Sorba Thomas could be on his way out of the bet365 Stadium amid interest from Everton.
The Potters’ disappointing 2025/26 campaign took another hit at the weekend, as they slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Portsmouth. The result leaves Stoke City heading into their final-day clash with Bristol City in desperate need of a morale-boosting victory to close out what has been a frustrating season.
Few sides in the Championship have endured a more dramatic fall from promise. Back in November 2025, Stoke were sitting second in the table and hosted league leaders Coventry City in what was billed as a top-of-the-table showdown. However, that fixture proved to be a turning point, sparking a steep decline that now sees them languishing in 17th place, with the possibility—albeit slim—of dropping even further.
While the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Leicester City, and Oxford United face the harsher reality of relegation, Stoke’s collapse from promotion contenders to mid-table obscurity has raised serious concerns within the club.
Manager Mark Robins is now expected to oversee yet another squad rebuild in the Potteries, with key decisions looming over both incoming and outgoing transfers. One of the most pressing issues is the future of Sorba Thomas, who has emerged as a target for top-flight suitors.
Everton’s interest in the Welsh international comes at a time when they are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Known for his creativity, delivery, and work rate, Thomas fits the profile of a player capable of making the step up to the top tier.
Stoke, however, are understood to have placed a significant price tag on the winger, reflecting both his importance to the squad and their reluctance to lose one of their standout performers. With finances and squad restructuring in mind, the club may ultimately be forced into a difficult decision if a substantial offer arrives.
For supporters, the potential departure of Sorba Thomas would signal another major change in a period already defined by inconsistency and underachievement. Whether Stoke can resist Everton’s advances—or choose to cash in—could prove one of the defining stories of their summer.
As the curtain falls on a disappointing campaign, attention is already turning to what promises to be a crucial transfer window, one that could shape the direction of the club under Mark Robins for years to come.
