The latest Stoke City news from StokeOnTrentLive as the Potters are linked with an established Championship striker
Stoke City have baulked at the asking price for Blackburn Rovers striker Sam Gallagher, according to a report.
The Potters are reportedly keen on the 27-year-old, along with Championship rivals Coventry City. Boss Mark Robins is in the market for a striker after losing Viktor Gyokeres to Sporting in a £20million deal.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, both Stoke and Coventry “won’t meet” the £5million asking price Blackburn have put on the forward’s head. His wages could also prove problematic too, with Gallagher said to be on a “lucrative contract” at Ewood Park.
It’s said that Stoke are keen and could return later in the window, with Blackburn potentially prepared to sell “if the price is right”. It is unclear whether Coventry will revisit their interest at a later date.
Gallagher scored eight goals in 34 Championship appearances last season, while also recording two assists and being booked eight times. Those stats have been enough to catch the eye of Championship rivals.
Meanwhile, Southampton have reportedly stolen a march on Stoke City in the bid to sign striker Ross Stewart from Sunderland. The prolific striker has been out with injury for a long time but looks set to return before the end of the window.
Manager Alex Neil has been an admirer of Stewart as he looks to strengthen his front line ahead of the new Championship season. Tyrese Campbell finished as the club’s top goalscorer last season but he could only bag nine league goals.
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