Stockport County are one of several League One rivals interested in Accrington Stanley's English defender Benn Ward. According to Pete O'Rourke, Wigan Athletic have had a third bid for the 22-year-old rejected, and Bradford City and Reading are also showing interest. Ward joined Accrington Stanley in January 2025 and has made 23 appearances and scored 2 goals in League Two this season. His contract expires in June 2026 and he has a current market value of €150k, according to Transfermarkt.