Stoke City are attempting to sign Ben Johnson, a 26-year-old English right-back, before their match against Saints on Saturday. To be eligible, he must be registered by midday on Friday. The proposed transfer is part of a potential deal to sign two players from Ipswich, as Stoke are also pursuing Johnson's teammate George Hirst. According to various reports, Johnson, who joined Ipswich from West Ham United in 2024 and made 20 appearances last season, is expected to arrive on loan. Johnson's contract at Ipswich is valid until 2028. He has 10 caps for the England U21 national team, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €6.00m.