McGlynn contender for signing of summer

McGlynn has made an impressive start at Stoke with four goals and two assists in 10 appearances since joining from Houston Dynamo.

Jack McGlynn arrived at Stoke as a relative unknown outside close MLS watchers, having scored nine goals over two seasons for Houston Dynamo. The 23-year-old American has quickly established himself as a key player in the Championship, impressing with his technical ability and football intelligence.

McGlynn has recorded four goals and two assists in eight starts and 10 overall appearances. His standout moment came with a free-kick goal at Blackburn, where he spotted goalkeeper Balasz Toth's positioning and executed a clinical finish from an infield position near the left touchline. Beyond his striking ability, McGlynn offers good set-piece delivery and mobility, though he continues to acclimatise to the Championship and could develop further in open play.

BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott rates McGlynn among Stoke's contenders for signing of the summer, alongside Ethan Galbraith and Luke Graham, as he looks set to replicate the impact Sorba Thomas had before moving to Hull.