Birmingham City plot late move for PL winger as they explore deal for seven-time international gem
Birmingham City have been one of the busiest clubs in the Championship this summer
Championship promotion hopefuls Birmingham City are interested in signing two-time Championship promotion winner Manuel Benson.
The Blues have experienced a mixed start to life in the second tier with two victories, one draw and one defeat as they look to bed in a whole host of new signings and gel as best as they can with their new look team.
Birmingham have hit the headlines with the signings of forward Kyogo Furuhashi, Marvin Ducksch, defenders Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Alfons Sampsted, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Phil Neumann as well as midfielders Kanya Fujimoto and Demarai Gray. They’ve also loaned in Tommy Doyle, James Beadle, Eiran Cashin and Lewis Koumas, but could still have more to come before the window slams shut at 7pm.
Manuel Benson to Birmingham City latest
It has been reported by Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express that Manuel Benson, who has struggled for minutes under Scott Parker in the last 13 months, is attracting interest from a number of different clubs, including Birmingham City.
Benson joined the Clarets in 2022 from Royal Antwerp in Belgium and was a huge hit in his debut season under Vincent Kompany, scoring 11 and providing three assists as the Turf Moor side won the Championship title at a canter. However, the 28-year-old failed to make a mark in the top-flight, making just eight appearances, before completely dropping down the pecking order under Parker.
He played just just three matches last season due to a serious achilles injury, and has so far only featured for the reserves this term, scoring one goal in one game at youth level. Blues are thought to be weighing up a move for the Angolan international but they are not on their own with Swansea City also keeping tabs on the situation.
Birmingham City eye seven-time Swiss international
Chris Davies’ side are also believed to be weighing up further defensive reinforcements, and one name reportedly being considered, according to French journalist, Mohamed Toubache-Ter, is Becir Omeragic of Ligue 2 side, Montpellier.
The Geneva-born defender, who also played 103 league matches for FC Zürich while winning the 2021/22 title, suffered relegation from Ligue 1 last season and is believed to be considering his future at the Stade de la Mosson. The update claims that "negotiations have been intense since this morning" and that the Switzerland international's current employers will not stand in his way over a potential move to St. Andrew's if the correct offer is tabled.
The 23-year-old made 22 appearances in Ligue 1 last term and was a standout performer despite relegation. The 6ft 2 Swiss international has captained the team in all four games this term. In that time they’ve won just once, drawn twice and been beaten once. His best position is at centre back but he’s also featured heavily as a defensive midfielder throughout the last 12 months. He’s believed to be under contract until 2028.