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Stoke City 'leading race for Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker'

Stoke 'leading race for Chelsea's Lewis Baker'
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Stoke City are reportedly regarded as the frontrunners to sign Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker before the end of the January transfer window.

Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker has reportedly emerged as a top transfer target for Stoke City.

On Saturday evening, Baker made his second appearance for Chelsea - eight years after his debut - when he was introduced as a substitute during the FA Cup tie against Chesterfield.

However, there is an acceptance that the 26-year-old may move on to pastures new before the end of the month, potentially to a club playing in the Championship.

According to PA Sport journalist Nick Mashiter, Stoke hold an interest in the Englishman and are keen to get a deal over the line as soon as possible.

While Baker has just under six months remaining on his contract, the European champions are unlikely to play hardball over a fee given his lack of senior action.

The Potters are in the market for reinforcements having recently slipped outside of the playoff places in the second tier.

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Lewis Baker and Harvey Vale are introduced as Chelsea substitutes against Chesterfield on January 8, 2022.
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