Birmingham City is on the verge of finalizing the acquisition of Carlos Vicente, a winger from Alaves. The 26-year-old player is slated to arrive in England today for a medical and talks regarding the terms of the deal. Officials expect to complete the transfer within the next 24 hours, with the fee estimated at around €8 million.
Birmingham City’s Transfer Strategy
This potential signing highlights Birmingham’s proactive approach to the transfer window. In light of their focus on strengthening the squad, they plan to send Lewis Koumas back to Liverpool earlier than expected. The 20-year-old winger initially joined on a season-long loan, which had recently been extended until the end of the window.
Koumas’s Impact at Birmingham
Koumas has played 25 matches for Birmingham this season, netting one goal. However, he has only started seven times in the Championship. He is likely to attract interest from several Championship clubs looking to reinforce their squads for the second half of the season.
Player Profiles
| Player | Age | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Vicente | 26 | Alaves | 25 | 10 |
| Lewis Koumas | 20 | Birmingham (on loan from Liverpool) | 25 | 1 |
Birmingham’s Season Outlook
Birmingham City aims for promotion to the Premier League this season, currently sitting 13th in the Championship. They are five points shy of the play-off positions following their rise from League One last year. As they prepare for their upcoming match against Oxford United this Saturday, the addition of Vicente could bolster their attacking options significantly.
