If Cannon were to arrive, one of their current strike force would have to depart. George Hirst, a 27-year-old Scottish international, has had a lack of impact since his arrival in August 2026. The centre-forward's contract runs until 2029, and Stoke supporters have a preference for Cisse, Bozenik, and Gallagher. Hirst has 10 caps and one goal for Scotland, and his current market value is €8.00M.