Birmingham City is nearing a deal with Djurgardens for young striker August Priske. The 21-year-old Dane is reportedly ready to join the Championship side this month. The club’s leadership is demonstrating a commitment to improvement, aiming for a return to the Premier League.
Birmingham’s Investment in Young Talent
Last season, Birmingham City made several key acquisitions, including players like Jay Stansfield, Tomoki Iwata, and Paik Seung-ho. These investments contributed to a remarkable total of 111 points in League One.
Despite this, the team currently sits 14th in the Championship, seven points outside the top six. Their away form has become a significant concern. Recently, they added Philadelphia Union full-back Kai Wagner to strengthen their defense.
Strengthening Club’s Offense
Birmingham is not stopping there; they are actively seeking to bolster their attacking options. They have reportedly reached an advanced stage in negotiations to secure Girona star Jhon Solis as well. Additionally, the club already features forward talents like Kyogo Furuhashi, Marvin Ducksh, and Stansfield.
About August Priske
Sources from Swedish publication Expressen indicate that Birmingham City is in a strong position to acquire Priske, who has drawn interest from other clubs like Lille and Besiktas. However, Birmingham appears to be leading the race for the young striker.
- Career History:
- Midtjylland: 2021-2024
- PSV Eindhoven (loan): 2021-2023
- FC Eindhoven (loan): 2023-2024
- Djurgardens: 2024-
- Performance:
- Goals: 23 in the Allsvenskan
- Assists: 3 in the Allsvenskan
Priske joined Djurgardens in 2024 after a successful spell at Midtjylland, where he showcased his potential. He is now set on a move to Birmingham as they look to enhance their attacking strength.
The financial details of the transfer remain undisclosed, but Birmingham City aims to finalize this acquisition swiftly. With a formidable young talent like Priske in their ranks, Birmingham City is clearly focused on building a competitive squad for the future.
