The latest claim Guardians had to decide the transfer of Birmingham City #039: Opinion
Wayne Rooney’s first game as Birmingham City manager ended in defeat against Middlesbrough, but he may be given the benefit of the doubt as he inherited the team from the previous manager. Rooney has reportedly targeted Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland, who is keen on a move to Birmingham City. However, Guardians value Butland at more than £5m and are unwilling to sell, which could force Birmingham City to consider other options for the goalkeeper.
Wayne Rooney, who replaced John Eustace at half-time, ended in defeat in his first game against Birmingham City. Middlesbrough, Rooney and number 039 of former Manchester United teammate Michael Carrickand won 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium.
In all fairness to Rooney, this is the squad he inherited from Eustace, not his own, and with that in mind for the next month or two until he can bring in the players he wants. Some may give him the benefit of the doubt.
Of course, we already know one player the Blues boss is said to be targeting – Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland.
Birmingham City want to sign Jack Butland
Wayne Rooney Birmingham City
This is according to a report from The Sun, when Wayne Rooney took the role of St. in Andrews.
Indeed, their report claims that Rooney wants to sign the club’s new first-choice goalkeeper, with Butland on his wish list. Their report claims Butland has been left to consider his future after sacking Michael Beale, the man who convinced Butland to go north of the border.
Rangers and#039; position on the sale of Jack Butland appears
While Birmingham City and Rooney are keen, Rangers appear reluctant to play ball over a potential deal.
According to Football Insider, the Scottish giants value Jack Butland internally at more than £5m amid interest from Birmingham City in the January transfer window.
Jack Butland and career so far in numbers according to Transfermarkt
club
Matches played
Goals scored
Clean sheets
Stoke City
168
235
50
Birmingham City
46
69
10
City of Cheltenham
24
26
11
Rangers FC
17
17
8
The Crystal Palace
17
21
3
Leeds
16
28
3
Barnsley
13
16
2
Derby County
6
7
2
*Statistics are correct as of 24.10.2023.
It seems clear and hands off and#039; Rangers signed Butland on a free just a few months ago. Worryingly for the Blues, a report from Football Insider claims that Rangersand#039; The goalkeeper’s value could increase if his performances at the club remain at a high level.
Rangers and#039; The transfer stance had to be decided by Birmingham City and#039;
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With the above attitude only likely to grow, Guardians have made their position on Butland very clear and we would argue that this is likely to have decided Birmingham City’s potential moves.
As much as Rooney and Birmingham City admire the 30-year-old, it would make no sense that a club of their caliber would pay at least £5m for a goalkeeper now.
Weekly wages: Birmingham City and top 10 earners (ranked)
Even more so when you consider the recent report that the club will have to offload big money signings Neil Etheridge, Scott Hogan and Ivan Sunjic before landing the right target. in broadcasts as presented by Alan Nixon through Patreon.
Rangers, who have Butland under contract until 2027, have firmly lowered their interest and it means Rooney and Birmingham are likely to look elsewhere.
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