Sunderland could sign “terrific” Bellingham replacement

Sunderland will be drafting up a list of replacements in case Jobe Bellingham does walk away soon.

The situation involving Sunderland appointing a new manager is becoming somewhat of a soap opera at the Stadium of Light, a dramatic predicament that looks no nearer to reaching a neat conclusion anytime soon.

Stoke City on verge of signing player wanted by Leicester City in April

Eric Bocat is believed to be on the verge of signing for Steven Schumacher’s side.

Stoke City are on the verge of signing 24-year-old left-back Eric Bocat from Sint-Truiden, who was also reported back in April to be a target of Leicester City.

Stoke City ended last season in 17th place but picked up some impressive wins over the final few games of the season.

This late optimism has been met by some impressive signings, with Rotherham United’s star goalkeeper, Viktor Johansson joining, as well as Ben Gibson from Norwich City.

With the transfer window now officially open, the Staffordshire-based club are getting down to business and Bocat seems to be the next in line to join Steven Schumacher’s side.

For Stoke fans, they will hope this is the beginning of a new dawn as they target a much higher finish in the second-tier of English football.

Eric Bocat transfer latest

As stated above, TeamTalk have revealed that Bocat is very close to signing a deal at Stoke City this summer.

The 24-year-old has featured 38 times for Sint-Truiden this season and was previously reported to be of interest to Leicester City and Trabzonspor.