Birmingham City are believed to be preparing an offer to sign a defensive beast in the January transfer window, according to a new transfer update.

Birmingham eyeing immediate Championship return under Davies

It has been a positive start to the season for the Blues, who sit top of the League One table and in pole position to seal a quickfire return to the Championship.

Birmingham have opened up a three-point between themselves and second-place Wycombe Wanderers, and perhaps most importantly, they have a four-point advantage over Wrexham, who have also played a game extra but were also fancied by many to be among the leading clubs to go up.

Given their start to the season, it would be shocking if Chris Davies’ team didn’t make it back to the Championship on their first try. Fans are looking forward to this exciting time, as the club has a Hollywood vibe to it, similar to promotion rivals Wrexham, thanks to the heavy involvement of Tom Brady and Tom Wagner behind the scenes. Birmingham will have the chance to bolster Davies’ team and add additional players during the January transfer window, and it appears that this could be the case because of a recent rumour. Birmingham is getting ready to make a new bid for the defensive beast. After expressing interest in Phil Neumann, a centre-back for Hannover 96, during the summer transfer window, Birmingham is reportedly preparing an enhanced offer for him in January, according to Football Insider. The League One team “had a £3.4 million offer knocked back by the German outfit” at that moment, according to the source, but they resisted and made sure he stayed with the team for the time being.

With more talent in the back-line for the second half of the season and the potential to be seen as a player who could succeed in the Championship the next season and beyond, Neumann might be the perfect signing for Birmingham.

The German has 168 appearances in the 2.Bundesliga and is currently 27 years old, giving him a wealth of experience. In addition to his four goals, he has recorded eight assists.

This season, Neumann has started 11 league games and averaged a remarkable number of clearances per game. He also had strong numbers for interceptions per game and aerial duels won per game.

It could feel like a statement signing if Birmingham get it done, not to mention impressive work by Wanger and Brady, further suggesting that exciting years could lie ahead. Building from a position of strength is always hugely important and that’s exactly what the Blues may well be doing if they got a deal over the line.

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