Carlton Palmer suggests Birmingham City should aim for £8-10m in a potential summer transfer of Jordan James, as hinted by Wales manager Rob Page. Despite Blues’ relegation last season, James, who will soon turn 20, showcased his talent with eight goals in 47 matches and earned a spot in the Wales national team.
With just a year left on his contract, there’s anticipation that Birmingham will entertain offers, particularly after their drop to League One and the notable interest James attracted in January. Though Europa League winners Atalanta were rebuffed earlier, the emergence of West Ham and Leicester as suitors suggests a heated bidding war.
Palmer underscores the importance for Birmingham to secure a substantial fee, possibly in the range of £8-10m, to bolster their squad in light of James’ potential departure. Considering James’ contract situation, Palmer emphasizes the need for Birmingham to negotiate wisely to avoid losing him for free or explore options like loan-back deals with interested clubs. Rob Page echoes this sentiment, foreseeing James’ departure given his international success, notably against strong teams like Croatia.
