Transfer ties Three clubs and Birmingham, a Premier League team is “open” to loaning out a striker

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2 months ago

August 2, 2024

Matthew

Championship transfer news as Sunderland and their league rivals look to strengthen ahead of the new campaign.

Jay Stansfield, a striker, may still be able to leave Craven Cottage this summer, according to Fulham, despite remarks made by Cottergers manager Marco Silva end of season.

Stansfield was a target for Sunderland last summer but instead signed for Birmingham on loan, where he scored 12 goals in 43 Championship appearances. Silva then said he wanted the England Under-21s international to stay at Craven Cottage for the 2024/25 campaign, yet it appears Fulham are now considering their options.

According to netsport, Fulham are open to loaning Stansfield out again, while a sale hasn’t been ruled out, with three years left on the player’s contract.

Asked about Birmingham’s chances of bringing Stansfield back to St Andrew’s, Blues boss Chris Davies said: “I’m not sure. There’s always a chance. He’s a player that won all the awards last year, and when I analysed the team before I came in he was the stand-out player. He’s gone back to a really good Premier League club that obviously value him highly and they have their own plans and their own ambitions.

“If he became available and we could do it, it would be something that would be really exciting for everyone. But everyone knows it will be a challenge to do that.”