Stoke City have made a major signing in the transfer market, agreeing to sign Ipswich Town striker George Hirst in a £10m deal. The Scotland international is set to undergo a medical on Wednesday, with the deal expected to be completed in the coming days.
Stoke City have agreed to sign Ipswich Town striker George Hirst in a £10m deal, with the Scotland international set to undergo a medical on Wednesday. The Potters have been working to bolster their frontline with more firepower, and have now agreed a permanent deal for Hirst.
Why it matters for Stoke City
Stoke City were one of the lowest scoring teams in the second tier last season, with their tally of 51 league goals only better than six other teams in the division. The signing of Hirst is an attempt to fix that issue in 2026-27, with the frontman a proven goalscorer at Championship level.
Hirst is set to travel to the Midlands for his medical on Wednesday, with only the final details of the deal left to complete. The Scotland international struck 11 goals in the Championship last term, and also chipped in with three assists. He has been at Portman Road for the last three years, but is now destined to move on in the coming days.
Stoke City are currently 20th in the Championship, with 0 points from 1 game, and a recent form of L. They are 3 points behind leaders QPR, and have a next fixture against Middlesbrough on 2027-02-17.
The signing of Hirst will be a major boost for the Potters, who have been working to add a new striker to their group for several months now. The frontman is a proven goalscorer at Championship level, and will be hoping to carry that form over to his new club.
Stoke City have been working to fix their goalscoring problem, and the signing of Hirst is a major step in the right direction. The Potters will be hoping that Hirst can help them to push for the play-offs in the Championship this term.
