According to Voetbal Primeur, Stoke City are tracking Lorent Tolaj. PAFC signed the player for a reported £1.2m by triggering his release clause at Port Vale. PAFC did not include a release clause in his contract at Home Park.

According to a British journalist, Stoke City is the leading club in the pursuit of Plymouth striker Lorent Tolaj. The player appears interested in moving back to the area. Norwich City, Swansea City, Anderlecht, and FC Kopenhagen are also monitoring Tolaj, who is under contract with Plymouth until mid-2029. The English club is expected to want several million euros for him.

Stoke City could be seeking a new striker in the summer, and Plymouth Argyle's 24-year-old Lorent Tolaj has been suggested as a suitable player. The Swiss forward, who has scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists in 26 League One matches this season, is attracting interest. Scottish club Celtic is reportedly foremost in the effort to sign him. A potential transfer to Stoke would be controversial, as Tolaj previously played for their city rivals, Port Vale. Tolaj joined Plymouth Argyle in August 2025 for a reported €1,400,000 and his contract runs until June 2029. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €500k, though reports in January 2026 suggested a potential asking price of approximately €6,000,000.