Birmingham City have already made their first summer signing by securing Jhon Solis on a permanent deal from Girona following an impressive loan spell last season. With pre-season preparations underway, the Blues are set to increase their activity in the transfer market as they aim to strengthen their squad intelligently.
To challenge for promotion and keep pace with rivals like West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves, Birmingham must recruit shrewdly. Among the options available, several free agents stand out as ideal additions that could enhance Birmingham’s chances next season. Here are the seven top free-agent targets who tick all the boxes for the Blues:
- Illan Meslier (Goalkeeper)
With James Beadle returning to Brighton, Birmingham will need a reliable goalkeeper. Meslier, despite criticism during Leeds’ 2024/25 Championship-winning campaign, boasts impressive stats with 21 clean sheets in 39 games and a 72% save rate, making him a valuable asset between the sticks.
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Darragh Fry (Central Defender)
Fry has proven himself as one of the Championship’s finest left-sided central defenders. Although he is likely to remain at Middlesbrough, Birmingham should pursue him if the opportunity arises, given his solid defensive capabilities.
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Luke Morsy (Midfielder)
At 35, Morsy brings vital Championship experience, a trait lacking in Birmingham’s midfield last season. As captain of Ipswich’s promotion-winning side, his leadership and tactical acumen make him a strong candidate for a short-term contract to help see games out.
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Joe Mitchell (Midfielder)
Mitchell has declined multiple offers from Millwall and is expected to attract Championship interest. Known for his physicality and tenacity in midfield, he would provide the grit and resilience Birmingham needs alongside more technical players like Solis.
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Conor Neil (Midfielder)
A proven Championship performer at just 24, Neil has been part of back-to-back promotions with Sunderland and Ipswich. His blend of skill and experience would be a valuable midfield addition as Birmingham seeks to boost their engine room.
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Che Adams Stewart (Forward)
Unexpectedly available after Southampton missed their extension deadline, Stewart scored 10 goals in 15 starts last season and offers much-needed attacking depth. His experience and proven goal-scoring record could provide vital competition for strikers Jay Stansfield and August Priske.
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Isaac Peart-Harris (Attacking Midfielder)
Though less experienced at the Championship level, Peart-Harris showed promising potential at Oxford United with three goals and two assists in 19 appearances. Birmingham’s strategy to invest in younger talent makes him an intriguing long-term prospect.
With these free agents, Birmingham City could effectively balance experience and youthful potential, giving them the depth and quality needed to mount a successful promotion campaign.