Amid suggestions that Birmingham City should consider alternatives for loanee Ibrahim Osman, Stoke City's Sorba Thomas has been put forward as a potential target. The 27-year-old Wales international, who has 25 caps and 2 goals for his country, recently offered a non-committal no comment when asked about his future, with his current contract running until 2028. Following a strong season, Thomas could potentially move to the Premier League, with Everton, Sunderland, Fulham and Coventry City also linked, but it is thought that Birmingham's ambitions and financial resources could make them contenders to sign him. A deal for the winger, who has demonstrated his goal threat by cutting in from the left, would likely require a significant transfer fee and a large contract, and would indicate the Blues' intentions ahead of their second Championship campaign. Recent reports from May 2026 state that Stoke City's asking price for the player is around €25m.