Devante Cole signs: Realistic last-minute transfers Stoke City should try and secure
Steven Schumacher benefit from recruiting some additions before the end of the month – and we have picked out three suitable targets for the Potters.
Stoke City should look to address one or two positions between now and the end of the window.
Signing Devante Cole from Barnsley could help Stoke improve their attacking record and secure safety.
Bringing in Rodrigo Muniz on loan from Fulham could provide the Potters with some much-needed firepower.
Steven Schumacher has made a fairly mixed start to life at Stoke City, but is doing enough to keep them afloat in the Championship at this point and that has to be a key priority.
Despite their excellent summer business, with several experienced heads coming through the door at the bet365 Stadium, they struggled under Alex Neil during the early stages of the campaign before he was dismissed last month.
This is a real shame for the Potters, because the previous window could have marked a new start in Staffordshire for a team that have been underwhelming since their relegation back in 2018.
Previously an established Premier League team, they will be hoping to get back there at some point, but they are a million miles away at the moment.
Recruitment in the next few windows could be crucial to their success – and how well they do between now and the end of the season may depend on who comes in before the transfer deadline at the end of the month.
We take a look at three players Stoke could sign in the coming days to enhance their squad.
Devante Cole
Barnsley striker Devante Cole has been in magnificent form for the Tykes this term, playing a huge part in keeping his current side in the promotion mix.
His presence at Oakwell could make all the difference during the latter stages of the campaign – but his contract expires in the summer and that isn’t ideal for the South Yorkshire outfit.
Stoke could potentially secure a reasonable deal for the forward considering his contract situation – and they could benefit from that considering they haven’t been that threatening in front of goal this term.
If they can improve their attacking record, that should all but guarantee them safety.
Rodrigo Muniz (Loan)
Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz has been a part of Marco Silva’s first-team plans this term.
However, the Brazilian hasn’t exactly been one of the first names on the teamsheet and after spending last season on loan at Middlesbrough, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him head to the Championship in search of more playing time.
