According to Africafoot, Stoke City's interest in Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Mamady Diambou is concrete. The same source reports a winter transfer is in the works for the 23-year-old. The Malian, who has primarily been a substitute this season, has also attracted concrete interest from Swansea and Slavia Praag, in addition to attention from clubs in Belgium, Turkey, and Spain. Diambou, who joined Salzburg in January 2021, has made 7 league appearances this season and has been capped twice by the Malian national team. With a contract running until 2028 and a value estimated by Transfermarkt at 3 million euros, it is expected that a significant fee will be required for his transfer.