Birmingham City will let Jordan James leave the club this summer, with the League One favourites poised to focus on bringing Fulham striker Jay Stansfield to St Andrew’s.
Jordan James will be allowed to leave Birmingham City, allowing the ambitious League One club to continue its chase of Fulham’s Jay Stansfield.
The Wales international is at the focus of a four-way tug-of-war as the Blues look to cash in on one of their youthful assets, with French club Rennes also interested.
Atalanta made a £4 million bid for James in the January transfer window, but it was rejected because Brum wanted him to contribute with their survival fight.
However, the club has failed to preserve its Championship position, and James has been given the option of leaving if an offer satisfies their appraisal.
Birmingham face various financial constraints in League One, but they are concerned about their position if they return to the second division quickly.
This, rather than a lack of market clout, is driving decision-makers’ cognitive processes. That being the case, it has been decided to put Fulham’s resolve to the test once more by launching another investigation.
Brum have made one bid for the striker, which has been refused, but it is understood the player is willing to return to the Second City club, where he was on loan last season.
Stansfield’s temporary relocation was a major success, as he swept the Blues’ end-of-season accolades.
And they remain hopeful that they can match Fulham’s expectations and persuade the striker that playing regularly is more beneficial to his development than sitting on the bench at Craven Cottage.
