Stoke City added Jack McGlynn on deadline day, signing the 23-year-old midfielder from Houston Dynamo for an undisclosed fee.
The move gives Stoke City another attack-minded option in midfield after a busy end to the window, with the club also bringing in Luca Bombino from San Diego on a four-year deal. McGlynn's signing is subject to international clearance after the late-night deal was completed.
What McGlynn brings
McGlynn arrives with a growing profile on the international stage. He has won 13 full caps for the USA, along with 10 appearances at Under-20 level, and Stoke City are betting on that experience translating into more production in midfield.
Jonathan Walters said McGlynn has been a standout player in MLS in recent seasons and described him as an attack-minded midfielder who can add goals, assists and flexibility across different midfield roles. That versatility should be useful for Stoke City, which is still looking to settle after losing its first three league games this season before Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Norwich City.
Why the deal matters
For Stoke City, this is about more than simply adding depth. McGlynn is still young enough to develop further, but he already gives the club a player with top-level international experience and a clear attacking profile. The three-year contract also gives Stoke City longer-term control, with one further season available on the deal.
Walters also pointed to the ambition behind the move, saying McGlynn is a player Stoke City believe can go on an exciting journey with the club. In a window that saw the team make two deadline-day signings from MLS clubs, McGlynn stands out as the more established addition and one who could quickly become part of the midfield conversation.
Stoke City will now wait for the final paperwork to clear before McGlynn can fully join the squad, but the broader message is already clear: the club wanted more quality and creativity in midfield, and it addressed that need right at the end of the window.
