Stoke City Put Down Seven-Figure Offer To See Off Rivals In Defender Chase

Stoke City’s seven-figure package offer helped them beat competition from other Championship rivals to the signing of former Norwich City defender Ben Gibson, according to journalist Alan Nixon.

Gibson is available on a free transfer after his contract at expired at Norwich at the end of last season.

Several Championship clubs have been interested in snapping up the 31-year-old centre-back due to his free-agent status.

Stoke’s financial offer has played a key role in his decision to opt for a move to the bet365 Stadium as his next adventure.

Stoke have blown their competition out of the water by offering a contract worth £1m per year to the defender.

The club are looking to finalise the terms of his agreement and sign the former Middlesbrough and Norwich centre-back.

Gibson is an experienced campaigner at Championship level and Stoke will hope to bank on his know-how next season.