Stoke City have made a significant signing with the arrival of Luke Graham, a 22-year-old Scottish centre-back, in a £2 million deal from Dundee.
What happened?
The Potters beat off competition from Rangers to secure Graham's signature, with the defender impressing in the Scottish Premiership last season, making 32 appearances.
Stoke City's summer business has stalled after a rapid start to the window, but the signing of Graham could be a major boost for the team.
Why it matters for Stoke City
Graham has already started to make an impression on supporters in North Staffordshire, appearing in the first 45 minutes of Stoke's 1-0 home win over Everton in pre-season, and playing 83 minutes alongside Ben Wilmot in the Potters' 1-1 draw at home to Valencia.
The defender's performances have been praised by fans, with many taking to social media to express their excitement about his signing.
What comes next?
With the new season approaching, Stoke City will be looking to build on their pre-season form, and Graham's signing could be a key factor in their success, as they look to improve on their 17th place finish in the Championship last season, with 55 points from 46 games. The Potters will be heading into their League Cup clash next weekend with Oldham Athletic full of confidence, after rounding out their pre-season unbeaten in all four games. As of the end of the 2025 season, Stoke City were 40 points behind leaders Coventry, but with the signing of Graham, they will be looking to close that gap, with their next fixture against Birmingham on 2027-02-06.
