Exclusive: Stoke City join Plymouth in race to sign Grimsby star
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(Credit: Imago, Grimsby Town on YouTube) Thu 30 April 2026 13:49, UK Stoke City and Plymouth Argyle are in a hotly-contested race to sign in-form Grimsby Town striker Jaze Kabia, sources have told Football Insider.The 25-year-old has scored 22 goals and added three assists to help propel Grimsby’s promotion push, as they have now secured a playoff spot.He enhanced his growing reputation with a stunning hattrick against Swindon last week, placing a host of clubs on alert higher up the divisions.Stoke and Plymouth are among a number of Championship and League One clubs looking to offer him a step up should he become available this summer.His current contract at Grimsby is set to expire in 2027, and there is a growing feeling he could be allowed to move on should the right offer arrive. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why are Stoke and Plymouth looking at Jaze Kabia?Football Insider revealed earlier this year that Mark Robins was under pressure at Stoke due to his side’s lack of goalscoring prowess in the Championship.They have slid down the table from a strong position earlier this year amid struggles to find the net, and there are hopes Kabia could ease those concerns next summer.Jaze Kabia2025-26 StatsAppearances54Starts36Minutes Played3400Goals22Assists3Jaze Kabia’s stats for Grimsby Town in 2025-26.
(via Transfermarkt)Kabia is one of a number of forwards on Stoke’s radar amid a feeling that he is ready to make the step up the divisions given his form in League Two.Plymouth, meanwhile, are also keen to bolster their squad in attacking areas this summer as they remain in the fight for the playoffs in League One.Should they miss out on promotion this season, there is a feeling that additional firepower will be needed to give them a strong chance next term.Which other strikers are on Stoke City’s radar?Kabia is not the only forward being tracked by Stoke, as they are keeping tabs on a number of options to bolster their attacking options this summer.Football Insider exclusively revealed last month that Stoke are interested in signing Joe Taylor, and have had scouts keeping an eye on his displays at Wigan.Credit: Getty ImagesA number of Championship clubs have sent scouts to track the forward’s progress during what has been an impressive season on loan from Huddersfield.There is a growing feeling the striker will be allowed to leave Huddersfield again this summer, be it on loan or permanently, placing interested sides on alert.Stoke’s desire to land a new forward has placed Taylor firmly on their radar, thanks to his 15 goals in 39 League One appearances this season. 🏆 Championship Insider Access Get the full story from across the EFL with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from across the EFL Championship.