Birmingham City are poised to test Fulham’s resolve to keep Jay Stansfield by submitting a second bid for the striker, according to the Daily Mirror.
The League One club are set to allow Jordan James to leave St. Andrew’s so they can fund an ambitious move for the England under-21 international. Blues have already seen a bid worth around £6m rejected by the Cottagers but are preparing a new bid in an attempt to match Fulham’s valuation of their talented and versatile forward.
Stansfield scored thirteen goals in 47 appearances as the Blues were relegated from the Championship last season and the former Exeter City forward had been expected to form part of Fulham’s first team squad this term having been praised by Marco Silva. But Birmingham are confident they can persuade Stansfield that he will develop further by spearheading their push for an immediate return to the second tier, according to the Mirror’s chief sports writer Neil Moxley.
Stansfield obviously wants to leave to get first team time. I can’t see him cutting it in the premier league so if we could get £7-£8 for him we should let him go. Great bit of business.
I have to say I love Jay Stansfield. He works his wotsits off and puts in 100% effort every game.
He would be perfect in Chris Davies’ pressing style of football. In all honesty he should have scored at least 20 goals last season. I’d only value him at about £4m because he lacks pace and physicality.
I’ll be shocked if we spend that much on Stansfield but a Stanno/May strike force would get 50 goals in league 1.
If he goes, it needs to be 7 mill but with a massive sell on percentage or even a buy back clause. I think there is a player in stansfield, but surprised he thinks a move to a league one side is the best for his development?
Does Jay really want to go to Birmingham or fight for a place in the first team.
He would be 3rd choice striker and very limited game time. Perhaps another Loan would suit him.
I think Stansfield is very talented and will really excel at Birmingham and help get them promoted. Follow your heart Jay but I for one would be delighted to see you at BCFC as would all the fans. KRO!
I think there is a good player there, and he’s getting rave media coverage and with today’s prizes 12m
I could understand if Jay went to continue his development and 1st team time is what he needs.
He will be third choice after M & J but I hope he stays and fights for a start. Let Godo go on loan again as he will get better as well but we must play our youngsters or they will go