Sport
GOOD NEWS! Blues Agree A Big Deal With Huge Amount Of Money
Birmingham City have reportedly agreed a £1.5 million deal for forward Emil Hansson from Heracles Almelo, according to reports in Sweden.
The Blues have been seemingly willing to flex their financial might this transfer window, having already picked up League One’s top scorer Alfie May from promotion rivals Charlton Athletic. It has been suggested that the club could have a budget in the region of £20 million to complete their aim of an immediate return to the Championship.
Now according to Swedish publication Expressen, they look likely to further add to their front line with the addition of Hansson. A fee of approximately £1.5 million (20 million Swedish Krona) has reportedly been agreed with a medical soon.
Hansson played in the Erdivisie last season, appearing 24 times whilst contributing five goals and six assists, off the back off an impressive period where he scored 16 goals and provided 19 assists in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie over 36 appearances the previous year.
The player has previously had spells at Brann, Feyenoord, RKC Waalwijk, Hannover 96 and Fortuna Sittard. He has had a mixed international career, first appearing for the Swedish Under 17s before switching to Norway. He continued to represent Norway until 2019, when he switched back to Sweden and represented their under 21 side.
A show of intent from Birmingham City?
Realistically, Hansson shouldn’t be dropping down to League One in England, however, according to the reports that is exactly what appears to be happening. This demonstrates the pull that the Blues still have, despite their relegation, whether that be through intent or finances.
To secure a player who has proved to be such a crucial player in Europe, including a devastating 22/23 season, will be a clear show of intent. If they are able to replicate, even just his assist return, then Alfie May may be picking up the golden boot for a second year in a row.
