New Huddersfield Town boss – and former Stoke City goalkeeper – Lee Grant has wished the Potters’ new signing Sorba Thomas all the best in his next venture and revealed that the club made a ‘generous’ offer to the Terriers to acquire him.

Welsh international winger Thomas has become Mark Robins’ first signing in what could prove to be a busy summer in the market for the club, having bid farewell to a host of out of contract senior players at the end of last season. They’ve been proactive in the early stages of the window to secure Thomas, previously on loan at Blackburn and Nantes.

New Town boss Grant, who spent two years in the Potteries between 2016 and 2018 towards the tail end of Stoke’s Premier League spell, is pleased that, if he was to lose Thomas, that it be early into the window so that he can source a replacement and confirmed that Thomas himself pushed for the move.

“Stoke City have presented the club with a generous offer for Sorba’s services and the player has shown a desire to pursue that opportunity, so it’s a deal that works for all concerned,” Grant explained. “I wish him nothing but the best with his new side.

“We’ve spoken publicly about our desire to have our business concluded as early as possible in this transfer window ahead of an incredibly important summer and pre-season, and that’s as true for departures as it is incoming players. The earlier we can have our squad settled and defined, the better.

“Having this agreed early allows us greater flexibility and clarity in the transfer market as we look to continue our work rebuilding the squad and bringing top class talent to the club ahead of the new season.”

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