According to Ben Jacobs via X, Stoke City are interested in a move for San Diego centre-back Manu Duah, with a permanent move potentially happening in approximately the next week. The Californian-based outfit reportedly values Duah at around £5 million.

Stoke City is interested in Manu Duah, a 21-year-old Ghanaian centre-back who plays for San Diego. Before the World Cup break, the player led the MLS in completed passes and touches. His current club values him at around £5m. Duah joined San Diego in December 2024 and has a contract until the end of 2027. In the 2025/2026 Major League Soccer season, he made 19 appearances and provided one assist. His current Transfermarkt market value is €3.50m, and he has not yet made his senior debut for Ghana.