Stoke City have confirmed the appointment of Stuart Harvey as technical director, a significant move in their summer overhaul behind the scenes. The 45-year-old arrives at the Bet365 Stadium after a successful stint with Sunderland, where he played a key role in the Black Cats' rise from League One to the Premier League. Harvey will report to sporting director Jon Walters and will lead Stoke's football operations, including first team coaching and recruitment, research and analytics, football administration, medical, performance, and more. Walters praised Harvey's appointment, saying he is a highly respected operator in the game, who understands the standards and detail needed to drive success. The news of Harvey's capture comes amid new links with Portsmouth boss John Mousinho, who is reportedly on the radar of the football operations at the Bet365 Stadium, with Walters known to be an admirer of the 40-year-old head coach. Mousinho's future has been under the spotlight in recent weeks, having been heavily linked with the Bristol City vacancy, but the Robins now appear to have moved on in their search. The Blues have consistently insisted they received no official approach from any of their Championship rivals regarding their in-demand boss, as his stock in the game continues to rise. Harvey's appointment is another important step in strengthening the football club, according to Walters, who believes the new technical director's knowledge and experience will be invaluable in helping to drive success on the pitch. With the summer overhaul continuing, Stoke City fans will be eager to see how the new additions will impact the team's performance in the upcoming season. The Potters have already made some key signings, including Damian Roden as head of medical and Jack Higgins as academy director, and the appointment of Harvey is seen as a major coup for the club. As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Stoke City to see how they will fare in the Championship, with the club looking to build on their recent progress and push for a playoff spot.