Birmingham City close in on move for Sweden striker Wilma Leidhammar | OneFootball

Birmingham City boss Amy Merricks is set to strengthen her side with the signing of Wilma Leidhammar

Wilma Leidhammar is on the brink of a switch to Birmingham City, in what would be a record-breaking sale for a Swedish club.

It not only signals a major step in the 22-year-old’s career but also sets a new benchmark for the women’s game in Sweden.

With interest from abroad growing stronger, the striker is now closing in on a deal that would take her to England and Birmingham City in the WSL 2.

Wilma Leidhammar closing in on Birmingham City move

Swedish publication Sportsbladet have revealed that Leidhammar is on the verge of a move away from IFK Norrkoping following a period of strong performances in the Swedish top flight.

The striker has been a key figure since joining the club and her impact has not gone unnoticed outside Sweden.

The deal involving Leidhammar is set to break the record for a sale from a Swedish club. The previous benchmark was set when Kyra Cooney Cross moved from Hammarby to Arsenal for 3.8 million Swedish kronor (£308,000).

Leidhammar’s transfer is reported to have surpassed that figure with a price tag of 3.9 million Swedish kronor (£316,000).

The move would see her head to Birmingham City in the WSL 2, with the agreement described as completely done and expected to be presented shortly if nothing unforeseen happens.

While she has not yet officially joined the English side, all indications suggest that the transfer is in its final stages.

Leidhammer would follow a host of Scandinavian players who have moved to England this month. Among which includes Smilla Holmberg’s move to Arsenal.

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Who is Wilma Leidhammar?

Wilma Leidhammar is a 22-year-old striker who has steadily built a reputation as one of the most promising attacking players in Swedish women’s football.

Before her move to IFK Norrköping, she made her mark in the first division, where she scored plenty of goals and caught the attention of clubs at a higher level.

Since pulling on the colours of Norrkoping, she has continued to progress and establish herself as a forward capable of influencing matches consistently.

Last year, she scored eight goals in 25 matches for the club, a return that underlined her importance to the team and her ability to perform over a full season.

Her development has also been recognised at international level. Leidhammar has represented the Sweden U23 national team, further highlighting her status as a player with both present impact and future potential.

She would add to a Birmingham City attack, which has so far netted 28 goals in 11 games in WSL 2. Birmingham are second in the league, five points behind leaders Charlton.