Stoke City Football Club face competition for the signature of Alex Smithies.

The 19-year-old goalkeeper is rated as a huge talent, and has already represented England at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level since 2006.

Smithies is regarded as a full international of the future by many, and Huddersfield Town know they face a huge challenge to keep the youngster on their hands.

Tony Pulis wants to take him to the Britannia Stadium to become Thomas Sorensen’s long-term successor, but the Daily Star claim Rangers will fight them all the way in January.

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