Birmingham City is rumored to be one of many teams interested in the promising young talent, Ryan Doherty from Stevenage. Despite making significant investments for a possible second consecutive promotion, the team is currently struggling in 15th place in the league. There have been flashes of brilliance, such as back-to-back 4-0 wins in November, but inconsistencies have been a major issue.
Hopes of being in the play-off positions by mid-season seem unlikely due to a seven-point deficit. With many teams vying for the top-six finish, Birmingham may need to dip into the transfer market this winter to strengthen their squad.
Reports suggest that Birmingham is ‘racing’ against other clubs to secure Doherty’s services, with Ipswich Town and even Premier League side AFC Bournemouth showing interest. The 17-year-old, who recently made his breakthrough in the senior team, has caught the eye of scouts with his performances in League One.
If Birmingham manages to sign Doherty, he would likely start in the youth setup before potentially moving up to the first team. One option could be to loan him back to Stevenage for the remainder of the season to aid his development.
With uncertainty surrounding Chris Davies’ future as head coach, it remains to be seen if he will be there to witness Doherty’s progression at the club. Birmingham World will be monitoring the situation closely in the coming weeks.
