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EFL star denies refusing to play as club to make decision amid £7.5m Premier League transfer

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Sources close to Sorba Thomas have denied him refusing to play for Stoke City amid Premier League interest, talkSPORT understands. It’s understood that Hull City have had an offer of £7.5million agreed for Thomas. Thomas looks to have played his last game for Stoke Getty The Welsh international is expected to not play for Stoke when they take on Norwich in the Championship on Tuesday night, but manager Mark Robins is set to confirm his absence is a club decision. Thomas has been with the Potters since 2025 when he signed from Huddersfield Town. He has scored ten goals and assisted 15 others across 52 appearances in all competitions. Thomas has played every minute of their five fixtures across both the Championship and Carabao Cup this season. Stoke sit 24th in the second tier having lost their first three matches. talkSPORT understands Robins faces increased pressure at the club amid their poor form. They have won just three times in the Championship since January. Hull make dream Prem

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