Birmingham City are in the hunt for some new signings. BCFC are preparing for life back in the Championship.
Birmingham City, Premier League side ready to make reported Birmingham City target available for transfer
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Barry spent the first-half of the last campaign on loan at Stockport County and lit up League One, scoring 15 goals with a further three assists. Aston Villa cut short the winger’s spell at in the third tier short and sent him to Hull City. However, he struggled with a knee injury with the Tigers.
The Blues are said to be keen on landing him, as per GiveMeSport. It appeared the initial plan for the year ahead would be another temporary exit. However, Unai Emery’s side may need to cash in on him for PSR reasons which could open the door for their Midlands rivals to swoop in.
Latest update regarding Birmingham City target Louie Barry
Birmingham City were initially credited with an interest in bringing the 22-year-old to St Andrews on a loan deal in late May, but with Barry now being seemingly available for purchase there’s no doubt that this would be a situation that the Blues could be attentive to.
BCFC - Birmingham City boss Chris Davies
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With Aston Villa’s PSR deadline being next Monday, Barry is one of three players that Football Insider state have been told can find another club.
Birmingham City’s owners have shown that they’re willing to be ambitious in the transfer market so with Barry being there for the taking, it is an opportunity they must consider.
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Why Louie Barry would be perfect for Birmingham City
Birmingham City have been linked with Peterborough United’s Kwame Poku for a while. His contract is up at the end of the month and BCFC has emerged as a potential next destination.
In this latest update, it appears QPR are leading the race for his signature. That means the Blues will need to look elsewhere.
Barry could now emerge as a possible alternative for Chris Davies. Although his time at Hull City didn’t go to plan, securing his signature would be a big statement of intent.
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