Birmingham City have completed the sale of Kyogo Furuhashi to LA Galaxy after just one season in the Championship. The Japanese striker struggled to make an impact, scoring only once in 28 league appearances. Now, with the Blues finishing 10th in the Championship with 64 points (17W-13D-16L), attention turns to who might follow him out the door.
Who could be next to leave Birmingham City?
Scott Wright is a strong candidate to depart after a difficult spell at St. Andrew’s. The winger spent last season on loan at Dundee and has yet to secure a regular place under Chris Davies. His lack of game time and injury issues make him a likely sale.
Taylor Gardner-Hickman is another player who could move on. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at Blackburn Rovers, but the Ewood Park club opted not to trigger their option to buy. With Championship experience, he may attract interest from other second-tier sides.
Kanya Fujimoto, who saw limited opportunities last season, is also expected to leave. Marvin Ducksch, linked with a return to Germany, faces uncertainty after a drink-driving charge earlier this year. His future remains up in the air.
What does this mean for Birmingham City’s squad?
With only 24 first-team players and several injured, Birmingham City may need to bring in reinforcements before sanctioning more departures. So far, they’ve signed Jhon Solis (Girona), Dael Fry (Middlesbrough, free transfer), and James Beadle (Brighton, loan). However, more business is needed to strengthen the squad.
What’s next for the Blues?
The club must balance sales with new signings to avoid weakening the squad further. With 57 goals scored and 56 conceded last season, stability will be key. As they look to improve on their 10th-place finish, Davies will need to make smart decisions in the transfer market.
