Stoke City summer signing may already have cause for concern after deadline day Leicester City deal

Among the many players on the move during the summer transfer window, was Sam Gallagher.

After five years as a permanent player with Blackburn Rovers, the centre-forward brought an end to his association with the Ewood Park club

With just a year remaining on his contract in Lancashire, the 28-year-old was sold to another Championship side, in the form of Stoke City.

It has been reported that the Potters could pay up to £1.6million for his services, with Gallagher signing a three-year that secures his future with the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.

However, since completing his move to Stoke, it seems as though things have not exactly gone to plan for the striker.

Sam Gallagher already hit by fitness issues at Stoke
Injuries were often a problem for Gallagher during his time with Blackburn, and it seems as though they have now followed him to his new club.

After joining the Potters on the 31st July, the striker made his first appearance for Steven Schumacher’s side in their final friendly of pre-season, against AZ Alkmaar, three days later.