Birmingham City transfer news: Chris Davies tease, Kyogo update, Phil Neumann exit | OneFootball

FLW takes a look at the latest news regarding Birmingham City's transfer window.

Birmingham City secured their fifth signing of the January transfer window, with Carlos Vicente joining the Championship club from Deportivo Alves.

Blues are 13th in the second tier heading into this weekend's clash against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium, and they will be hoping to close the gap to the play-offs places with a victory.

However, focus in the boardroom will be on the state of the transfer market, with deadline day just around the corner, as clubs across the country look to bring in new players before the February 2 deadline.

Football League World has taken a look at the latest transfer news involving Birmingham, as Chris Davies' fourth transfer window in charge of the club draws to a close.

Chris Davies may sign another left-back

Kai Wagner has had a very strong start to life with Blues, but while the German has slotted in nicely at left-back, Alex Cochrane and Lee Buchanan continue to watch on from the sidelines.

Both are expected to be out of action until later on this season, leaving Davies with a potential selection headache if Wagner finds himself injured or suspended at any point. With Eiran Cashin, who filled in when needed, now at Blackburn Rovers, there is a void to be filled.

Therefore, it may not come as a surprise to see Davies explain that he may need another left-back at Birmingham. He said (via: Birmingham Live): "With Alex, my understanding is that the last month of the season is when we can think of him, so there’s uncertainty there.

"Kai has come in and done great, and looked really strong. It’s something we will discuss in the next few days whether we feel there’s something that needs to be done or whether we have got enough. It’s been such a long injury (for Lee Buchanan) that you’ve got to be cautious with that but we hope Lee can get up to speed. He would need a few under-21s games to build."

Swansea City remain keen on Kyogo Furuhashi

Kyogo Furuhashi's move to Birmingham was filled with promise after the Japanese ace left Stade Rennais in the summer, but he has flattered to deceive in the West Midlands and he has found himself down the pecking order.

With just the one goal for Blues so far in 26 league games, many expected more from a player who was crucial for Celtic in years prior, with the Scottish giants lining up an approach for the forward earlier this month.

However, Wales Online have reported in the last few days that Swansea City are preparing a shock bid for the 31-year-old, as Vitor Matos continues to take the Welsh club up the league table.

A move is unlikely at this time being, but with Kyogo starting just three times since the end of September, it would not be a surprise to see him push for a move out.

Birmingham City face European battle to keep hold of Phil Neumann

While adding to his team will be a desire of Davies' in the next few days, he does face the worry of losing one of his first-choice players in the form of Phil Neumann.

Signed from Hannover ahead of Birmingham's return to the Championship, he has played 23 times in the league this season, scoring twice from centre-back. However, according to a report from Italian outlet, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona and VfL Wolfsburg are interested in the 28-year-old.

Football League World exclusively revealed earlier this month that as many as eight Blues players could leave the club this January, but few would have expected Neumann to potentially take that total to nine.

Sassuolo also hold an interest in the 6ft 3in German defender, and Davies may face an uncomfortable end to the winter transfer window if an approach is made.