Jordan James agrees to leave Birmingham City and goes through a medical at Rennes.
James was a vital player for Blues in the middle, and his loss is a blow.
Birmingham City is adding players in the summer, but supporters must wait patiently for results.
Jordan James, a midfielder for Birmingham City, is now going through a physical in order to complete his move to Rennes.
Even though the owners have expressed ambition, the 20-year-old Welsh midfielder was always going to need a move when St. Andrew’s was relegated to League One.
Additionally, there was a lot of conjecture following rumors last week that indicated Rennes and Blues had reached an agreement. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has since confirmed that James is currently having his physical on Monday.
Birmingham City will be greatly missing Jordan James.
Overall, Blues’ summer has been fantastic, with the organization fully supporting new manager Chris Davies in his efforts to assemble a team capable of winning the Championship on the first try.
Still, it’s undeniable that losing James is a blow. Under Davies, he was outstanding during the preseason. His strength, skill, and energy in the midfield were crucial to the way the Blues performed, especially in their thrilling victories over West Brom and Rangers.
However, as previously mentioned, it was always going to be challenging to hold onto James because, as his record shows, he is a player capable of playing above the third tier.
The Blues are set to secure a substantial fee for their academy graduate, offering him a prime chance to compete in one of the top five leagues. He’ll join a Rennes team eager to qualify for European competitions.
It’s unfortunate he won’t be able to realize his full potential with Birmingham, but this was an anticipated result of their recent relegation.
Regarding Birmingham City’s summer transfer strategy, they’ve already signed several players, making a notable investment for League One. However, it seems there may be additional signings on the horizon.
Davies has emphasized his desire for two high-quality players per position. While major overhauls aren’t necessary, there are still some areas that need attention.
