Stoke City have had a third bid for striker Daniel Karlsbakk rejected by the Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08. According to The Sun’s Charlie Gordon, their latest bid was rejected. Sarpsborg 08 are asking for more than £4m for Karlsbakk this summer, and Stoke City's third offer did not meet that amount. The bid was made last week, and it is said that Stoke City are not far from meeting the asking price. Their interest continues, but City are not the only club interested in Karlsbakk. Sarpsborg are prepared to wait to get the full price for the 23-year-old, due to the wide interest in him this summer.

Sarpsborg has rejected Stoke City's initial bid for Daniel Karlsbakk, as the club considered the offer to be insufficient. According to TV2, Sarpsborg values Daniel Karlsbakk at £3.8m, which is the same amount they were seeking during the January transfer window. Stoke City wants Daniel Karlsbakk to lead their attack next season and has identified him as a player who could strengthen their squad. Their first proposal did not meet Sarpsborg’s expectations, and the Championship club is expected to return with an improved bid. Despite the interest from Stoke, a departure for Daniel Karlsbakk from Sarpsborg is not imminent, as negotiations require more progress. He is now focused on securing a move but is not expected to cause disruption or refuse to perform for his current club while discussions take place.

Stoke City had a bid rejected for Daniel Karlsbakk, as Sarpsborg maintained their valuation of the striker. Sarpsborg is understood to value Daniel Karlsbakk at approximately £3.8m, a figure lower than the price they requested during the winter window. The proposal from Stoke City was for less than £3.8m. According to Norwegian broadcaster TV2, there is Championship interest in Karlsbakk and Sarpsborg rejected a bid from Stoke City for the player. It is believed Sarpsborg is willing to listen to offers this summer, even though Karlsbakk has three years remaining on his contract. Another approach from Stoke City is considered possible.

Stoke City are considering acquiring Sarpsborg 08 striker Daniel Karlsbakk. Pete O’Rourke reported that the 23-year-old Norwegian is a summer target for the Potters. Karlsbakk, who previously played for Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, was the top scorer in the Eliteserien during the 2025 campaign with 18 goals. The forward has 10 caps for Norway's U21 team and is under contract with the Norwegian club until 2029. It is anticipated that a significant fee would be required for Mark Robins’ side to complete a deal. Karlsbakk is 6ft5 tall and is considered to have the physicality suitable for the Championship. He has also been linked with clubs such as Trabzonspor, Sheffield United, and Middlesbrough. His current Transfermarkt market value is €4.50m.