Stoke sign trio before window closes

Stoke have re-signed former defender Danny Higginbotham from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee and also secured the services of Championship midfield duo Tom Soares and Michael Tonge, from Crystal Palace and Sheffield United respectively. Both players have Premier League experience. Soares has cost around £1.25m and Tonge £2m. Stoke were refused permission to talk to Cardiff City's Joe Ledley, despite making a £6m bid.
(Telegraph: 02/09/08)

transfer talk: done deal

FIRST POSTED SEPTEMBER 2, 2008