Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has indicated that the club is considering turning Patrick Roberts’ loan spell into a permanent transfer. The Sunderland loanee impressed once again, providing two assists in Birmingham’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Championship leaders Coventry City on Sunday.
Roberts has become an influential figure on the right wing, contributing two goals and four assists in 22 Championship appearances this season. His consistent performances have prompted Birmingham City to explore the possibility of securing his services beyond the loan period.
Sunderland are reportedly open to selling Roberts, whose contract at the Stadium of Light expires later this year, although the club retains the option to extend it for another year. Speaking on BBC Radio WM, Davies acknowledged ongoing discussions about Roberts’ future at Birmingham.
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“There are not many players with more quality than him in the Championship, and he works hard for the team,” Davies said. “We’ve been in regular talks with him to understand how he feels here and how things are going. He’s been an excellent loan signing, so we’ll see where things go from here.”
Currently, Birmingham City have five loan players in their squad, which is the maximum allowed in a Championship matchday lineup. The futures of other loanees such as Eiran Cashin and Lewis Koumas remain uncertain. Should Roberts’ loan be converted into a permanent deal, it would free up a loan spot for the remainder of the transfer window.
As January’s transfer window progresses, Birmingham City’s management continues to evaluate squad options, balancing loan signings with permanent acquisitions to strengthen their team.