A football pundit has raised concerns about Jordan James’ potential transfer from Birmingham City, highlighting the 19-year-old’s outstanding performance in an otherwise struggling team.
Jordan James has garnered attention from Premier League clubs and top European teams due to his impressive season, shining amidst Birmingham City’s difficulties on the pitch. As relegation looms, James’ future at Birmingham is uncertain, with major clubs eyeing the talented teenager.
James’ remarkable season has not gone unnoticed, earning him a spot among the top three for the Championship’s Young Player of the Year award alongside Archie Gray from Leeds United and Jonathan Rowe from Norwich City. This success has sparked interest from various clubs, with Italian side Atalanta reportedly making a €5 million bid for him during the January transfer window. Additionally, clubs like Fiorentina and Bologna have shown interest in securing James’ services.
Several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Crystal Palace, are also vying for James’ signature. Birmingham values the teenager at £10 million, according to reports.
With Birmingham’s relegation battle intensifying, the situation surrounding James may force the club’s hand. Football pundit Carlton Palmer believes that if Birmingham City end up in the bottom three, retaining James would be challenging.
Palmer expressed his concerns about Birmingham’s predicament, citing managerial changes and recent poor results as contributing factors. He emphasized that players like James may not want to stay at Birmingham if the club faces relegation to League One.
