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Fulham Eye Sorba Thomas as Ideal Replacement for Exit-Bound Harry Wilson
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Fulham are among a trio of Premier League clubs eyeing up Stoke City’s Sorba Thomas, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.
Our sources have been told the Premier League vultures are circling the bet365 Stadium.
The winger has been the standout in another disappointing season in the Potteries.
He has bagged 10 goals and 10 assists in a campaign which started with much promise before petering out like so many before them.
With Harry Wilson set to leave Craven Cottage for free this summer, Fulham are looking to replace him with another Welsh wing wizard.
Stoke are expected to want at least £15million for the 27-year-old, who is contracted at the club until 2028.
Everton have been running the rule over the player this season and have earmarked him as an option on the left-hand side.
It is understood Jack Grealish remains David Moyes’ first choice and a move is dependant on what the future holds for the Manchester City treble winner.
Crystal Palace are also interested in Thomas’ services as they look to rebuild a squad that looks set to be torn apart this summer.
It is understood two Ligue 1 clubs are also keen on the winger, who spent last season on loan at Nantes.
Non-League To PL?
Born in Barking, Thomas started life in the West Ham United academy but was released aged 16 — a decision the club have been left to rue.
He has credited non-league Boreham Wood for reviving his career and moved to then Championship Huddersfield Town in 2021.
Thomas, who has scored twice in 25 Wales appearances, spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Ligue 1 Nantes following the Terriers’ relegation to League One and was sold to Stoke for an undisclosed fee last summer.
He has played the best football of his career this term and deserves a shot at the top flight.
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