Stoke City sign former Manchester City winner Rabbi Matondo on loan from Schalke … and running side Michael O’Neill set their sights on Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis
- Schalke player Rabbi Matondo was at Manchester City between 2016 and 2019
- The Welsh international has only played seven-cap three times in this campaign
- Stoke want to strengthen their offensive levels after several injuries to their strikers
Stoke City have agreed a six-month loan deal for Schalke player Rabbi Matondo, and have put their sights on Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis as well.
The Championship side moved swiftly to suspend competition for the Welsh international Matondo, who flew from Dusseldorf to Manchester ahead of the final terms.
Manager Michael O’Neill needs to strengthen his attack after Tyrese Campbell and Steven Fletcher were injured.
Stoke City have signed winner Rabbi Matondo on a six-month loan deal from Schalke 04
Matondo, a former Manchester City winner, had interest from Brighton, Watford and Bournemouth.
Davis, meanwhile, has made seven appearances this season and could get a more limited game time once Wesley Moraes recovers from a knee injury while Villa staying on the market for another attacking player.
Stoke are also considering Tottenham player Jack Clarke as they push for a promotion.
Replayer Michael O’Neill is also interested in running Potters in Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis