Birmingham City will be looking to find a quick resolution this summer over the future of midfielder Jordan James.
The Blues are expected to be quite busy over the coming months as they try to put together a squad good enough to get them out of League One at the first time of asking.
Chris Davies has been given the task of meeting that aim, and the former Tottenham Hotspur coach would ideally like to be able to call upon James in this 2024/25 season.
However, the midfielder’s future has been up for discussion for a long time now, and it seems inevitable that an exit is on the cards given Birmingham City’s relegation.
The latest on Jordan James’ Birmingham City future
James could be described as Birmingham City’s biggest asset at this moment in time, and while they would love to keep him beyond this transfer window, that seems unlikely given the mounting interest.
It was reported not so long ago that West Ham United and Leicester City are monitoring the player’s situation at Birmingham.
Meanwhile, it has been claimed by The Telegraph that Nottingham Forest have also joined the race as they also look to add a promising, internationally-capped talent to their squad.
The Premier League trio will feel their chances of signing the Welsh international are high, given that they can offer Premier League football.
However, for several months now, Serie A side Atalanta have been heavily linked with the player, with reports suggesting that they have seen bids rejected in the past.
Then, at the end of May, it was reported that the Europa League winners were ready to make James their first signing of the summer.
Interest is very strong in the player, and he has plenty of options to choose from, but it should be Atalanta that is the priority for James at this stage of his career.
Jordan James should be focusing on Atalanta amid Premier League interest
Jordan James has really risen to the occasion in the last 12 to 18 months at Birmingham City, with his performances making him one of their key players.
The 19-year-old broke onto the scene in the 2021/22 season, playing 20 times in the Championship for the Blues, but that was just the start for the player.
In the 2022/23 season, James would go on to play 33 times in the league as well as appearing in cup competitions.
