Kai Wagner “in England” to sign for Birmingham after Tom Brady involvement

Birmingham City are keen to secure promotion this term and now appear to be on the verge of adding a critical January reinforcement, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.

Birmingham look to have significant January window

The race for the playoffs is heating up in the Sky Bet Championship, and Birmingham will be hoping to force themselves into the picture over the coming months, even if they have flattered to deceive after an indifferent campaign thus far.

Draws have been their downfall of late, not to mention a frustrating stalemate at home to Derby County on Boxing Day, followed by another at home to Southampton. Nevertheless, there is still plenty of optimism in the air at St Andrews.

Partly, that is due to the fact that the transfer window is now open, signifying that signings are likely to bolster a squad in need of new blood.

Basel star Philip Otele may be someone that is explored by the Blues this month, potentially adding a new layer to the forward areas amid Kyogo Furuhashi’s struggles in front of goal since joining from Rennes during the summer.

Clearly, there is a need for more attacking output to help Stansfield and Gray at the top end of the field. Nevertheless, defensive improvements are also needed to steady a side that has conceded in their last ten matches.

There is plenty to play for at the midway point in the campaign, and Tom Brady is likely to play a part in making funds available so that Birmingham can compete in the race for promotion, and they may now be on course to land an early arrival as they gear up for the season run-in.

Birmingham set to sign Kai Wagner

Taking to social media platform X, Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that Birmingham are close to signing Philadelphia left-back Kai Wagner after activating his release clause that is believed to sit at just over the £2 million mark.

After registering two goals and ten assists in 38 matches this term, he was a standout performer in Major League Soccer and is now set to join the Blues with a clear focus on their strategy to reach the Premier League, as is said to be behind the deal.

The German-born full-back has also featured for the likes of Schalke and Wurzburger Kickers in his homeland, and he would likely come directly into the fold as a direct competitor for Alex Cochrane.

With the window underway, Birmingham appear to have done their homework on potential signings and aren’t wasting any time in putting their plans into action.