Birmingham City are being urged to revive their interest in signing midfielder Josh Brownhill when the January transfer window opens. The 30-year-old, currently playing for Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia, was linked with a move to St Andrew's in August but a deal did not materialise.
With the Blues sitting seventh in the Championship on 14 points from nine games, adding proven quality is seen as a way to strengthen their promotion bid. Chris Davies's side have lost just once in the league this term, a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United, and are six points behind leaders Swansea. Their recent form includes two wins, two draws, and that single defeat from their last five matches. They face Preston North End at home on Tuesday, a team they beat 1-0 away last season.
Brownhill’s career path
Josh Brownhill is a former Burnley midfielder who moved to Al Shabab in September 2025. He has since made 42 appearances for the Saudi Pro League club, scoring seven goals and providing two assists. The Warrington-born player came through the Manchester United academy and played for Preston North End, Barnsley and Bristol City before joining Burnley in 2020. He helped the Clarets achieve promotion in both 2023 and 2025.
Birmingham’s current position
Birmingham's strong start under Davies has fuelled ambition. A 1-0 win at West Brom last weekend, secured by a penalty from A. Priske, extended their unbeaten run in most league games. The squad is currently without M. Leonard, Paik Seung-Ho and S. Wright due to injury, which highlights a potential need for reinforcements in midfield. The club's next fixture, the home game against Preston, offers another chance to solidify their play-off position. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures and standings pages.
Birmingham were not the only club linked with Brownhill earlier this year, with several other Championship and Premier League sides also mentioned. No official approach or fee is known at this stage. The next challenge is Tuesday's home match against Preston, which offers another chance to solidify their play-off position.
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