Luke Graham transfers to Stoke City from Dundee for £2 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Luke Graham is set to join Stoke City from Dundee following a medical, with the transfer valued at £2 million including add-ons. This marks a significant outgoing move for Dundee, as they previously rejected a £1.5 million bid from Portsmouth. At 22 years old, Graham has emerged as a promising center-back, having gained recognition in Scotland's youth setups. His sale reflects Dundee's strategy to maintain high player valuations in the transfer market, a stance they successfully upheld amid interest from several clubs. Once the transfer is completed, attention will turn to how Stoke incorporates him into their lineup.
- •Graham is a 22-year-old defender who debuted prominently with Dundee in the 2023-24 season.
- •Dundee previously turned down a club-record £1.5 million bid for Graham in January.
- •Stoke City was among multiple clubs interested, including Derby County and Rangers.
- •Graham’s development reflects increasing professionalism and consistency in his play.
- •Next steps will include Graham’s reintegration into Stoke's defensive strategy.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Stoke sign defender Graham from Dundee
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Luke Graham’s £2m Stoke City Move Proves Dundee Held Their Nerve
"Dundee’s most coveted defender is heading to the Championship – and it has nothing to do with Celtic, even if the headline says otherwise.Luke Graham is on his way to Stoke City after heading for ...
"Stoke City sign defender Luke Graham from Scottish Premiership side Dundee for an undisclosed fee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 8:15 AMStoke sign defender Graham from Dundee
Stoke City sign defender Luke Graham from Scottish Premiership side Dundee for an undisclosed fee.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:00 AMLuke Graham’s £2m Stoke City Move Proves Dundee Held Their Nerve
Dundee’s most coveted defender is heading to the Championship – and it has nothing to do with Celtic, even if the headline says otherwise.Luke Graham is on his way to Stoke City after heading for ...
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