Birmingham City are reportedly trying to push through a last-ditch deal to sign a Sheffield United player.

Birmingham could still complete one more transfer tonight despite the summer window slamming shut two hours ago.

Blues have just announced the season-long loan acquisition of Sunderland winger Patrick Roberts, who has been at the Elite Performance & Innovation Centre in Henley in Arden for much of the day, but the 28-year-old may not be the only one making a last-minute move to B9.

The move to bring in Hyun-Jun Yang from Celtic has collapsed, though there’s still reportedly a chance of a second deal being finalised after Roberts. Chris Davies made it very clear he wanted to sign a new defender as he was unsatisfied with the depth in his back line; the Blues boss could soon be granted his wish.

Birmingham working on eleventh-hour Sheffield United deal

BBC Sport reports Birmingham are still ‘working on a deal’ to sign Sheffield United captain Jack Robinson after rumours began to spark earlier this evening. It’s claimed that Blues are trying their best to beat the clock to get the deal over the line, though nothing is certain at this stage.

Robinson, who turns 32 today, could land an unexpected birthday present in sealing a move from Bramall Lane to St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. The central defender, also very capable of playing at left-back, has racked up 162 appearances for Sheffield United since joining from Nottingham Forest in 2020.

If he does join Blues, Robinson would likely be utilised most on the left as cover for the ever-reliable Alex Cochrane. He could also play in the centre if needed, though he will be competing with Brighton & Hove Albion loanee Eiran Cashin to rotate in occasionally for the formidable duo of Christoph Klarer and Phil Neumann.