Birmingham City are reportedly interested in signing Rennes forward Kyogo Furuhashi, in what could be a sensational deal for the Championship newcomers as they look to have another fantastic season.
Since their new American ownership group took over the club, it has only been positive for the Blues, bouncing back to the Championship at the first time of asking in spectacular fashion.
A League One title and an EFL points record, paired with a huge net spend in the transfer window, it was a season to remember for Blues fans.
They now return to the Championship more ambitious than ever, and they are already looking to make even more huge signings with a former Celtic star in their sights.
Kyogo to Birmingham?
According to Anthony Joseph, Birmingham are weighing up a potential move to sign Rennes striker Kyogo Furuhashi.
The Japanese international is best known for his time at Celtic, where he scored a brilliant 86 goals in just 167 games and became a cult hero at Celtic Park.
However, since his move to Rennes, he has struggled for game time, and a move to England could be what he needs to get his career back on track.
Is A Deal Possible For Birmingham?
Kyogo left Celtic in a deal worth around £10 million, so it is unlikely that Rennes will let the attacker leave for cheap, even despite his poor form in France.
Birmingham, however, are no strangers to spending large fees in the EFL, with Jay Stansfield joining the club for a fee in excess of £15 million last season, smashing the League One transfer record by a huge margin.
It remains to be seen how much a deal for Furuhashi would cost, but it would not be a surprise if Birmingham do pay another generous fee to Rennes to get their target.
The Right Move for Kyogo?
After joining Rennes for an extensive fee, it has been a disappointing season for Furuhashi in Ligue 1.
A move to the Championship would have seemed impossible just over a year ago, but now, at 30 years old and coming off a poor season, it could be the perfect move for him to try and bounce back.
There will definitely be competition for his signature, and he could also remain at Rennes to try and improve on last season, but do not be surprised if Chris Davies’ side manages to pull this deal off.