“Goes completely missing too often” – Stoke City told to consider selling 29-y/o amid Turkey links

Reports from Turkey have linked the Süper Lig side with a move for the former Reading player. They are said to be “accelerating,” plans to sign him, and they have been in contact with Laurent’s representatives, as per the reports.

The 29-year-old’s current deal with the Potters is set to expire next summer, meaning that Gaziantep would be able to sign him on a pre-contract agreement after January 1, 2025, meaning he would leave the club for free.

Stoke City may be open to Josh Laurent sale this summer

Liam Burks, Football League World’s Stoke fan pundit, has said that he isn’t surprised by the interest in the midfielder, having previously attracted the attention of Italian side Frosinone last summer, as they attempted a €4 million loan-to-buy offer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

He may not be the only potential midfielder exit before the transfer window closes though, with Burks tipping Lewis Baker for a potential exit too.

“Laurent having interest from a Turkish side doesn’t surprise me,” Burks told FLW.

“He had quite strong interest from an Italian side last season.

“I will be surprised if either Lewis Baker or Laurent are here. I think that one of them will maybe be here, but I don’t think that both will be here.