Home » Football » EFL Championship » Birmingham City F.C.

‘Baby Isak’, Thor’s brother, lower league gems – January transfer options to fill Birmingham City’s biggest hole

Birmingham City transfer analysis as attention turns to the January window and the area of Chris Davies' squad that really needs fixing in the New Year…

By Brian Dick · Birmingham Mail

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 1:28 PM

Key Things to Know

Brian Dick analyzes January transfer options to solve Birmingham City's attacking depth issues without August Priske.
Potential permanent targets suggested include Huddersfield's Joe Taylor, Plymouth's Bim Pepple, and Groningen's Brynjólfur Willumsson.
Proposed loan options include Brentford's Kaye Furo and Fulham's Sweden youth international Jonah Kusi-Asare.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Brian Dick outlines potential January transfer options for Birmingham City to resolve their reliance on striker August Priske following his absence against Cardiff City. The analysis suggests manager Chris Davies could either sign a direct alternative to Priske or recruit a deeper playmaker that would allow Jay Stansfield to move into an out-and-out striker role.

The writer highlights several prospective targets, including lower-league forwards Joe Taylor and Bim Pepple, Championship rivals Bae Junho and Andri Gudjohnsen, overseas options Brynjólfur Willumsson and Pape Moussa Fall, and Premier League loan targets Kaye Furo and Jonah Kusi-Asare.

Read the full article on Birmingham Mail