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Birmingham now planning January move for £17m forward who’s also wanted by Blackburn

Birmingham City are looking to sign Chelsea's Kendry Paez this January, but there could be competition from Blackburn Rovers.

By Dominic Lund · Football Fancast

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:10 AM

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Birmingham City are targeting a January loan move for Chelsea's £17m attacking midfielder Kendry Paez.
Blackburn Rovers and Celtic are also reportedly interested in securing a loan deal for the Ecuadorian.
Chelsea are prepared to sanction a temporary loan move as Paez awaits his senior debut.

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Birmingham City are reportedly targeting a January loan move for Chelsea attacking midfielder Kendry Paez to bolster their promotion bid. Chelsea are prepared to sanction a temporary exit for the 19-year-old, but the Championship leaders face transfer competition from league rivals Blackburn Rovers as well as Celtic.

Paez joined Chelsea for £17m in 2025, but his development stalled after River Plate terminated a loan spell in August. Meanwhile, Birmingham sit top of the Championship table under manager Chris Davies, having achieved strong early form as minority investor Tom Brady ends his three-year association with the club.

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Birmingham now planning January move for £17m forward who’s also wanted by Blackburn

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