Chaos Deadline Day Interest For Amario Cozier-Duberry

Stoke City Line Up Move For Amario Cozier-Duberry

Stoke City are lining up a deadline-day move for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry as Mark Robins looks to add the final touches to his squad before the transfer window closes.

The 21-year-old has already gained valuable experience away from Brighton through loan spells with Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers, giving him experience of regular senior football despite still being at an early stage of his career.

This could be a very interesting deal for Stoke, who have emerged as one of the clubs pushing to sign Cozier-Duberry, although they face plenty of competition before the deadline. West Ham United, Middlesbrough and Burnley are among the other clubs linked with the winger and could still make their own moves.

Cozier-Duberry is a talented young winger and his performances during his previous loan spells have understandably attracted interest, with several clubs now looking at the possibility of bringing him in.

Stoke Could Offer Cozier-Duberry Regular Football

Stoke are looking to make a late push for his signature as Robins attempts to strengthen his attacking options, but it would not be a surprise to see another interested club make a move before the deadline.

West Ham could potentially be an attractive option for Cozier-Duberry because of the opportunity to play at a Premier League club, while Burnley and Middlesbrough could also provide interesting alternatives.

However, Stoke could have one major advantage in the race for his signature: the opportunity for regular first-team football.

At 21 years old, consistent game time is arguably the most important thing for Cozier-Duberry's development right now. There would be questions over exactly how many opportunities he would receive at some of the other clubs interested in him, whereas Stoke could potentially offer him a much clearer route into the first team.

Middlesbrough could offer something similar, but Stoke's interest makes them one of the clubs to watch as the deadline approaches.

All of this, mind, comes with the fact that Sorba Thomas is incredibly likely to leave Stoke today with Hull City pining for his signature. The Wales winger is reportedly refusing to play in the Potters' home tie with Norwich tonight, and Cozier-Duberry could be a solid replacement.

With several teams interested, Cozier-Duberry's future could be one of the moves to keep an eye on during the final hours of the transfer window.