Stoke City have shown interest in Krystian Bielik and made inquiries about him during the summer, prompting Birmingham to offer him a new contract in June. While Stoke City have yet to submit a formal bid, they remain eager to complete a deal within this transfer window. Nonetheless, this transfer could prove to be particularly challenging as Bielik is considered a vital player for Birmingham, and the club is unlikely to let him go for a low fee this month. It is anticipated that Stoke might submit a bid in the closing hours of the window to challenge Birmingham's determination to retain a player who has participated in 20 League One matches this season.