Stoke remain hopeful over Bruno Martins Indi despite interest from Crystal Palace and Everton
The Dutch international spent last year on loan with Mark Hughes’ side, but the Potters inexplicably refused to take up the option to buy him before July 1
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Stoke remain hopeful that Bruno Martins Indi will return to the club amid interest from Crystal Palace and Everton.
The Dutch international spent last year on loan with Mark Hughes’ side, but the Potters inexplicably refused to take up the option to buy him before July 1.
That clause, which was understood to be for around £8m, has expired with Stoke still deep in discussions with the centre-back’s parent club Porto over a deal.
But the fee is now believed to be into eight figures, while there is now rival interest that could torpedo Stoke’s bid.
Sky Sports reported on Friday that Martins Indi had agreed a move to Palace and would undergo a medical but those close to Stoke contend this sequence of events and believe that Martins Indi still favours a move to the Bet365 Stadium.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments