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George Hirst Transfer from Ipswich Town to Stoke City
George Hirst's permanent move to Stoke City has been confirmed. It is understood that the Potters paid an initial £6 million, with a further £4 million in add-ons also being part of the deal. Hirst, who signed a three-year deal, was not included in the group that travelled for the previous week's mini-training camp in Germany while Ipswich Town and the Potters were in discussions. Stoke wanted a season-long loan, while the Blues insisted on a permanent transfer. Hirst said that he is there to score goals and provide performances that Stoke fans will enjoy. Stoke sporting director Jon Walters stated that Hirst was an important player for Ipswich Town during the preceding three-and-a-half seasons and that they are delighted he is now a Stoke City player. Walters added that they had identified him as a target some time ago. Walters also said Hirst has a proven record of scoring goals in the division and has the experience required for success, having won two promotions to the Premier League with Ipswich.
George Hirst's permanent move to Stoke City has been confirmed. It is understood that the Potters paid an initial £6 million, with a further £4 million in add-ons also being part of the deal. Hirst, who signed a three-year deal, was not included in the group that travelled for the previous week's mini-training camp in Germany while Ipswich Town and the Potters were in discussions. Stoke wanted a season-long loan, while the Blues insisted on a permanent transfer. Hirst said that he is there to score goals and provide performances that Stoke fans will enjoy. Stoke sporting director Jon Walters stated that Hirst was an important player for Ipswich Town during the preceding three-and-a-half seasons and that they are delighted he is now a Stoke City player. Walters added that they had identified him as a target some time ago. Walters also said Hirst has a proven record of scoring goals in the division and has the experience required for success, having won two promotions to the Premier League with Ipswich.
George Hirst was undergoing a medical on Wednesday after Ipswich accepted an offer of approximately £10m. Stoke want George Hirst to be on the pitch at St Mary's.
George Hirst was undergoing a medical on Wednesday after Ipswich accepted an offer of approximately £10m. Stoke want George Hirst to be on the pitch at St Mary's.
According to Ben Jacobs, George Hirst is poised to join Stoke City from Ipswich after the clubs agreed to a package, including add-ons, worth approximately £10m.
According to Ben Jacobs, George Hirst is poised to join Stoke City from Ipswich after the clubs agreed to a package, including add-ons, worth approximately £10m.
According to Pete O’Rourke, George Hirst's transfer to Stoke is expected to happen soon. Hirst is scheduled to have a medical at Stoke today after a fee was agreed between the clubs.
According to Pete O’Rourke, George Hirst's transfer to Stoke is expected to happen soon. Hirst is scheduled to have a medical at Stoke today after a fee was agreed between the clubs.
According to Pete O’Rourke, Stoke are advancing in talks to sign Ipswich striker George Hirst in a permanent deal and hope to finalize it so he can play against Southampton this weekend.
According to Pete O’Rourke, Stoke are advancing in talks to sign Ipswich striker George Hirst in a permanent deal and hope to finalize it so he can play against Southampton this weekend.
Stoke City are interested in Ipswich Town’s George Hirst and have identified an alternative in case they do not sign him.
Stoke City are interested in Ipswich Town’s George Hirst and have identified an alternative in case they do not sign him.
Stoke City are reportedly ready to pay upwards of £10 million for Ipswich Town forward George Hirst this summer. According to Alan Nixon via Patreon, Stoke are prepared to bid as much as £10 million for the 27-year-old. Hirst is reportedly wanted by numerous Championship clubs on loan, but with Ipswich preferring a sale, Stoke's recruitment team are considering a sizeable offer for the striker. The club is said to be preparing a lucrative offer for the Scot's departure this summer.
Stoke City are reportedly ready to pay upwards of £10 million for Ipswich Town forward George Hirst this summer. According to Alan Nixon via Patreon, Stoke are prepared to bid as much as £10 million for the 27-year-old. Hirst is reportedly wanted by numerous Championship clubs on loan, but with Ipswich preferring a sale, Stoke's recruitment team are considering a sizeable offer for the striker. The club is said to be preparing a lucrative offer for the Scot's departure this summer.
Stoke City have reportedly been interested in a loan deal for George Hirst. There is a possibility that Ipswich Town would be more willing to loan the striker out for the season if they complete a deal for a right-back. Hirst may be persuaded to join Stoke City because a player named Clarke is expected to sign.
Stoke City have reportedly been interested in a loan deal for George Hirst. There is a possibility that Ipswich Town would be more willing to loan the striker out for the season if they complete a deal for a right-back. Hirst may be persuaded to join Stoke City because a player named Clarke is expected to sign.
Stoke are pursuing Ipswich striker George Hirst. Hirst might receive limited game time as new boss Gary O’Neil is signing Emersonn for £26m, Daizen Maeda from Celtic for £10m, and probably one more centre-forward. Hirst could be permitted to leave on an initial loan deal.
Stoke are pursuing Ipswich striker George Hirst. Hirst might receive limited game time as new boss Gary O’Neil is signing Emersonn for £26m, Daizen Maeda from Celtic for £10m, and probably one more centre-forward. Hirst could be permitted to leave on an initial loan deal.
According to Ben Jacobs, there is interest from Stoke City in George Hirst, but Ipswich are only considering a permanent exit for the striker.
According to Ben Jacobs, there is interest from Stoke City in George Hirst, but Ipswich are only considering a permanent exit for the striker.
Stoke City are planning to attempt to sign Ipswich Town striker George Hirst. The Potters are interested in signing the 27-year-old Scotland international on a loan-to-buy deal during the summer transfer window, with an approach expected in the coming days. Hirst was involved in Ipswich's promotion campaign last season, scoring 11 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. If the transfer is completed, he would become Stoke's seventh signing of the summer. Hirst, who has earned 10 caps and scored one goal for Scotland, joined Ipswich in July 2023 and has a contract that runs until 2029. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10.00m.
Stoke City are planning to attempt to sign Ipswich Town striker George Hirst. The Potters are interested in signing the 27-year-old Scotland international on a loan-to-buy deal during the summer transfer window, with an approach expected in the coming days. Hirst was involved in Ipswich's promotion campaign last season, scoring 11 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. If the transfer is completed, he would become Stoke's seventh signing of the summer. Hirst, who has earned 10 caps and scored one goal for Scotland, joined Ipswich in July 2023 and has a contract that runs until 2029. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10.00m.
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