Stoke City have made a bid for Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes. The Republic of Ireland international has six months left on his contract but Stoke are keen to sign the 27-year-old in the January transfer window. (Sky Sports), external
The Potters are also hopeful of signing Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace and Birmingham City defender Krystian Bielik before the transfer window closes. (TeamTalk), external
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