Stoke City have been linked with 25-year-old Norwegian Eliteserien defender Henrik Heggheim. Reports this week also suggest that Sheffield United are monitoring the player. Heggheim, who is primarily a centre-back, has also been deployed at right-back. The defender joined his current club, Viking FK, in August 2024 and has a contract that runs until December 31, 2028. In the 2025/2026 Eliteserien season, Heggheim has made 20 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists. The former Norway U21 international has a current market value of €1.80m, according to Transfermarkt.