Birmingham City should rekindle transfer interest in ex-Premier League midfielder in January: Opinion

Writer Harry Mail argues that Birmingham City should revive their pursuit of former Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill during the January transfer window. Birmingham City were previously linked with the 30-year-old Al Shabab player in August, though no deal occurred before the deadline. Mail believes Brownhill's promotion pedigree would significantly strengthen manager Chris Davies' squad as the club targets a return to the Premier League.

Brownhill moved to Saudi Arabia in September 2025, recording seven goals and two assists in 42 matches. Mail notes that signing Brownhill would offer competition for current midfielders Jhon Solis, Paik Seung-ho, and Tomoki Iwata, while providing vital Championship experience after previously earning two promotions with Burnley in 2023 and 2025.