Stoke City are preparing a bid for Swansea City's Ethan Galbraith, a Northern Ireland international, who is considered a top target for the club as they look to add midfielders during the transfer window. There has been speculation about the 25-year-old's future after he rejected a contract extension from Swansea, with reports indicating the offer was significantly lower than his expectations. Other clubs have also been linked with the versatile midfielder, including Wrexham. As exclusively revealed by FLW, West Ham has also been linked with him. Galbraith has at least two years left on his current deal, which also includes an option for a further year. Galbraith, who has 16 caps for his country, joined Swansea in July 2025 from Leyton Orient for a reported €1.5 million. During the 2025/2026 Championship season, he made 39 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. His current market value is €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt. In June 2026, reports linked Southampton with a potential €10 million move. In May 2026, it was reported that a rejected contract offer from Swansea included a proposed new buy-out clause exceeding €14.2 million.