Window open: 3 transfers Stoke City could see happen in just the next few weeks

Following a productive transfer window last summer, Stoke City looked set to be pushing for a place in the top six after managing to recruit some useful additions and offload those who were surplus to requirements at the bet365 Stadium.

They even managed to operate effectively during the winter window with the likes of Phil Jagielka and Lewis Baker contributing heavily to their cause already – and are likely to be valuable assets during the 2022/23 campaign.

Unfortunately, they were unable to sustain a promotion push last term but could be set for another bright transfer period this summer after managing to offload some of those that won’t play a big part next season.

Tommy Smith, James Chester, Tom Ince and Steven Fletcher are all set to leave Staffordshire on the expiration of their contracts – and the departure of Ince could be particularly rewarding for Michael O’Neill’s side considering the former England youth international wasn’t likely to be on a modest wage after signing for £10m back in 2018.

Departing loanees will also create more space and though O’Neill is unlikely to have a huge amount to spend this summer, other players leaving will surely give him the opportunity to make his own transfer moves anytime from now.

We take a look at three transfers that could possibly happen at the bet365 Stadium in the coming weeks.

Aden Flint

According to Alan Nixon, the Potters have beaten Derby County to the signing of centre-back Flint, who is confirmed to be leaving league rivals Cardiff City on the expiration of his contract this summer.

Although the Rams may have had a chance of winning the race with Wayne Rooney still at Pride Park, a takeover deal is yet to be sealed in the East Midlands and this has allowed the