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Jacob Raw

Sat 11 April 2026 8:40, UK

Everton have Stoke City star Sorba Thomas on their radar, and it would make sense for the Friedkin Group to step up their efforts to sign the Championship star this summer.

The Toffees are in the market for attacking additions this summer with wide players at the top of their priorities.

Jack Grealish could come back to Hill Dickinson, while getting Iliman Ndiaye to stay at the club will be just as important, if not more.

Thomas is one player who looks like he’ll demand a decent transfer fee to pry away from the Potters, but his qualities perfectly align with what David Moyes is looking for

Everton have had interest in Thomas that was made public recently, and the club’s scouts have more than one reason to push on for him in particular.

Everton’s reasons of need for Sorba Thomas

Everton had a positive review of Thomas this season when going to see him play, and that is similar to the general consensus of most Championship fans who get the chance to see him on live TV.

The Welshman only joined Stoke last summer, but is already putting out performances that are attracting Premier League interest.

As seen in the table above, Thomas has racked up 20 goals and assists in the Championship, but it’s something not many thought would be possible this summer, with rumours of an attitude issue.

However, those suggestions have been put to bed, as the winger has shown he has some of the best set-piece qualities in the whole division.

He is versatile and can play across the front line, and given Tyrique George may not be staying at Everton, it would make sense for Moyes and Co. to seek a replacement for depth this summer.

Stoke are not in a position to turn down a multi-million-pound offer for the 27-year-old, who looks to be in the peak of his game and ready for a move to the top-flight.

This is how Everton could fund move for Thomas

It goes without saying, but the Friedkin Group will be looking to make shrewd deals this summer, after pulling off some moves that were controversial last year.

Tyler Dibling cost the Blues £80million and does not look ready for Premier League football, let alone ready to compete in a European competition.

Thomas, on the other hand, has experience playing in Ligue 1 with Nantes, and though he was only at Boreham Wood in the National League five years ago, his fast rise is all down to how good he truly is.

Everton are going to need different types of profiles next season, and to land Thomas, they may have to offload Dwight McNeil.

If they can manage to get McNeil off their books for a £20m fee, similar to what was bid for the Englishman in the winter, the Blues could be on for a clear-as-day deal to replace him.

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