EFL star refusing to play for club to force £7m Premier League transfer on deadline day

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Sorba Thomas is refusing to play for Stoke City against Norwich City amid Premier League transfer interest, talkSPORT understands.Hull City have submitted a fresh offer of £7million for Thomas, who could also hand in a transfer request.Thomas is refusing to play for Stoke as he eyes a move to HullGettyThe Welsh international has refused to play for Stoke when they take on Norwich in the Championship on Tuesday night.Thomas has been with the Potters since 2025 when he signed from Huddersfield Town.He has scored ten goals and assisted 15 others across 52 appearances in all competitions.Thomas has played every minute of their five fixtures across both the Championship and Carabao Cup this season.Stoke sit 24th in the second tier having lost their first three matches.talkSPORT understands that Mark Robins faces increased pressure at the club amid their poor form.They have won just three times in the Championship since January.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.