Ipswich Town’s Darnell Furlong has emerged as a surprise candidate on Birmingham City’s shortlist to strengthen their full-back positions as they aim for a promotion push.
Birmingham City’s manager, Chris Davies, is considering a move for Furlong, who was signed by Ipswich Town for £4m in August to boost their defensive options. Furlong, who joined Suffolk after a six-season spell at West Bromwich Albion, has a contract with Ipswich Town until 2028.
Despite facing competition from other defenders like Ashley Young, Ben Johnson, and Harry Clarke, Furlong’s potential move to Birmingham City is being discussed as a solution to the team’s needs on both flanks.
Furlong, who previously played for QPR, is reportedly interested in returning to the Midlands, where Birmingham City is located, to help address the defensive challenges faced by Davies’ team. With injuries affecting the squad, including the absence of Ethan Laird and Bright Osayi-Samuel’s participation in the AFCON, Birmingham City is looking for a versatile defender who can provide reliable cover for both right-back and left-back positions.
Tomoki Iwata has been performing well at right-back for Birmingham City, but the team lacks immediate senior cover for the left-back position, where Alex Cochrane has been a key player. Birmingham City is seeking to secure Furlong’s services to enhance their defensive options and provide depth as they strive for promotion from the Championship.
Having established himself as a consistent performer in the Championship during his time at West Bromwich Albion, Furlong’s experience and versatility could be valuable additions to Birmingham City’s squad in their pursuit of success. Additionally, Furlong has a family connection to the club, with his father, Paul, previously playing for Birmingham City, which could help him integrate seamlessly into the team and earn the respect of the fans.
