Birmingham eyeing move to sign new gem for Rooney in January; scouts sent
Wayne Rooney’s tenure at Birmingham City has been nothing short of disastrous, far beyond any understatement. Taking over from John Eustace when the Blues were poised for a Championship play-off spot, Rooney has seen his team stumble with just one victory in nine games since his arrival. Currently languishing in 17th place and trailing the top six by seven points, Birmingham’s situation makes the upcoming January transfer window increasingly crucial for Rooney.
Amid these struggles, reports suggest that Birmingham is considering a move for a promising La Liga talent who is nearing his debut in Spain’s top-flight. With substantial resources at his disposal, thanks to Tom Brady’s wealth, Rooney has a significant opportunity to reshape his Birmingham squad in the upcoming transfer window—a necessity given the team’s dismal performance without reinforcements.
As questions arise about Rooney’s suitability for the managerial role and potential regrets over parting ways with Eustace during a comfortable position, Rooney remains optimistic, hoping that the current poor form is just a temporary rough patch. A potential transfer move could serve as a catalyst for improvement.
According to sources, Birmingham City is exploring the option of signing Musa Drammeh from Sevilla, a 22-year-old striker with only six months left on his current contract. Scouts from Birmingham have reportedly observed Drammeh in action for Sevilla Atletico, the club’s B team. Sunderland is also reportedly interested in acquiring Drammeh’s services. While the deal could provide a much-needed boost for Rooney’s struggling side, the key question remains whether Drammeh can be enticed to choose Birmingham over Sunderland in the January transfer window.
Drammeh, seen as a prospect for the future, faces a significant decision in his career at 22. The prospect of working under the legendary striker Rooney should be enticing for any young forward, although Drammeh has other options. His impressive stats, with five goals and two assists in 13 appearances for Sevilla Atletico, underline his readiness for first-team football, bringing him closer to a breakthrough with Sevilla’s senior team.
Rooney has addressed the potential January signings, emphasizing a cautious approach: “We are not going to go crazy in January because we’ve got a huge summer coming up. But if we can make changes in January and bring players in then, of course, we will.” Rooney emphasizes the importance of targeted acquisitions based on the team’s needs rather than making signings for the sake of it, indicating a measured approach to the upcoming transfer window.
