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Jay Stansfield transfer price shoots up but Birmingham City value is higher

Birmingham City striker Jay Stansfield was back in the goals before the international break…

By Alex Dicken · Birmingham Mail

Published: Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 7:00 AM

Key Things to Know

CIES Football Observatory increased Jay Stansfield's estimated transfer valuation to £17-£20 million following his strong Championship form.
Alex Dicken argues that Stansfield's importance to Birmingham City is far greater than his current market price.
The 23-year-old striker scored a brace against Swansea City and added another goal in a 3-0 win over Millwall.

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Jay Stansfield's transfer value has risen to between £17 million and £20 million according to the CIES Football Observatory, up from £13 million to £16 million last month. The 23-year-old striker's valuation increased following a strong run of Championship form for Birmingham City, which included a brace against Swansea City and a goal in a 3-0 win over Millwall.

Speaking on the Keep Right On Podcast, writer Alex Dicken and Richard Wilford argued that Stansfield's intrinsic value to Birmingham City far exceeds his market rate. Birmingham City paid £15 million for the forward two years prior, and the commentators highlighted his versatility and work rate as reasons the club would not contemplate selling.

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