Mark Sykes is set to be out of contract at the end of the season and is keen to move to Stoke City. Bristol City have the option to extend his contract by another year but have not done so. Stoke City may need to offer around £1.5 million to finalize the deal. There is real optimism from sources that an agreement will be reached, as Sykes is eager to take on a new challenge at the bet365 Stadium this month.