Birmingham City‘s Phil Neumann could leave the Championship and move to the Premier League, where Nottingham Forest are keen.
The German spent his entire career in his own country before Birmingham City signed him for free in 2025. In his debut season, the centre-back made 35 appearances for the Blues, scoring three goals.
This season, he has continued to shine, managing two goals and an assist in 17 matches. His performances for Birmingham City haven’t gone unnoticed as Nottingham Forest are one of his suitors.
Birmingham City exit could be on cards
Phil Neumann has been a key player for Chris Davies, and Sky Deutschland states he is now an ‘indispensable’ player. He continues to impress for Birmingham City.
This, coupled with his experience in Germany with Schalke, FC Ingolstadt, Holstein Kiel and Hannover 96 make him an interesting target for January.
Sky reports the 29-year-old’s impressive run with Birmingham City this season could lead to a move in the winter market. He is attracting ‘concrete interest’ from both the Premier League and Serie A, and Nottingham Forest belong to the former.
Besides Oliver Glasner’s side, Fiorentina are keeping a close watch on the German centre-back.
He could ‘soon be on the verge’ of making a leap in his career. The former Schalke man has already shown with his displays for the Blues that he’s ready for the next step in his career.
| Every Birmingham City signing 26/27 | Previous Club | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Jhon Solís | Girona | £6m |
| Kristoffer Lund | Palermo | £4m |
| Luis Vázquez | RSC Anderlecht | £2.8m |
| Max Bird | Bristol City | £2.2m |
| Dael Fry | Middlesbrough | Free Transfer |
| James Beadle | Brighton & Hove Albion | Loan |
| Liam Millar | Hull City | Loan |
Nottingham Forest must be convincing
The defender has over 19 months left on his contract, and Transfermarkt now value him at €3.5m. Birmingham City will make a profit from his sale as they signed him for free in 2025.
Nottingham Forest or another club wanting to sign Phil Neumann wouldn’t have to spend big. A fee in and around his value of €3.5m may be enough to convince Birmingham City.
The Reds have to convince the Blues, and that may not be an issue for them. The Premier League side will also have to convince the German if they wish to secure his services in January.
Oliver Glasner’s side have an opportunity to complete this operation in the next window, and Birmingham City’s stance could be key for the move to go through.
