Exclusive: Stoke City submit bid for Luke Supyk
Stoke City have submitted a bid for Wellington Phoenix striker Luke Supyk, sources have told Football Insider.
The 18-year-old, who is the fastest player on the books of the New Zealand club, is considered one of the next rising stars of the A-League.
Supyk has made four appearances for the Phoenix this season after making his breakthrough in the 2023-24 campaign.
The teenager is a New Zealand Under-20 international and scored twice in the victorious Oceania Under-20 Championship campaign last year (2024).
He has made 10 appearances across all competitions at the senior level for Wellington Phoenix after coming through the youth ranks.
The 2006-born forward is under contract in New Zealand until June 2026.
Supyk can lead the line and play on both flanks.
Stoke make offer for New Zealand speed demon Supyk
Stoke have already bolstered their senior striking options this month by bringing Ali Al-Hamadi, 22, in from Ipswich on loan after Tom Cannon was recalled.
Josh Wilson-Esbrand has also arrived on loan from Man City with the Potters fighting to dodge relegation to League One.
Mark Robins was appointed earlier this month, with Steven Schumacher and Narcis Pelach already removed from the hot seat this season.
Stoke, who sit 20th and two points above the Championship drop zone, are next in action against relegation rivals Hull City on Saturday (1 February).
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