Stoke City adds McGlynn, Bombino before transfer deadline

Bombino's San Diego deal was agreed late last week.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

Jack McGlynn will join USYNT left back Luca Bombino at Stoke City. Stoke agreed to a deal for Bombino from San Diego FC Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Jack McGlynn will join Stoke City from Houston Dynamo FC. Stoke City also agreed a deal for USYNT left back Luca Bombino from San Diego FC.

Why it matters: The moves bring two American players into Stoke City's squad before the deadline. McGlynn is 23 and has been linked with a fee worth up to $5.5 million.

By the numbers: McGlynn's fee is worth up to $5.5 million, with Houston retaining a sell-on percentage. Stoke's Bombino deal was reported at more than $5 million; San Diego paid $200,000 in GAM for his permanent move.

What to watch: Houston's MLS transfer window closes Wednesday.

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