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Former Hibs star sees £3.5m summer transfer collapse after 'medical' issue as plug pulled on move The defender has played for the likes of Sheffield United and Ipswich Town since leaving Hibs. A former Hibs and Sheffield United star has seen his seven-figure transfer collapse after an issue highlighted in his medical at an English Championship club. Harry Clarke joined Hibs on loan from Arsenal after impressing elsewhere in the Premiership with Ross County. His stint was hampered by injury but he impressed during appearances he did make and Clarke was then loaned out to Stoke City. He’s been permanently with Ipswich Town since 2023, spending time with Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic amid that stint, and a permanent return to Stoke looked on the cards. That won’t be happening now, however, as the deal appears to have fallen through at the medical part of the proceedings. According to the Ipswich Star, the former Hibs and Sheffield United man ‘was due to make a £3.5m switch to Championship club Stoke City, however, the move now looks like it may now be off following an issue highlighted at the medical stage.’ Why will Harry Clarke no longer be leaving Ipswich Town for Stoke City? Speaking on Clarke and Ali Al-Hamadi who’s loan to Polish side Rakow Częstochow also collapsed at the medical stage, boss Gary O’Neil says both players will be supported, but Clarke has returned to training. "Ali's back in training with us. It's an unfortunate one for him because I know it was something he was keen to do. I've spoken to him a lot. He's a great kid. I want to help him as much as I can. It's unfortunate that the move didn't quite progress for him, but I'm sure there'll be interest elsewhere. If not, we take him back in our group and we help him here. “Obviously Harry Clarke wasn't with us today. The same with him. We're going to support him and get him ready to play. This is what football's like. Like with Wes Burns went the other day (moving to Leicester), that wasn't expected really and came out the blue. So things can change quickly. But while they're here, they get our full support. "Harry trained this morning. He's an excellent professional and ha worked unbelievably hard since I've been here. Let's see what happens over the next few weeks. We've got lots of players. I'm sure there will be some outs. And I'm sure there'll be some ins." The Scottish Football Social Club is presented by BetSBK.com | 18+ | Gamble Responsibly