Coventry City are keeping tabs on Birmingham City forward Jay Stansfield in the final weeks of the window, sources have told Football Insider. Stansfield, 23, is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs ahead of the new season. Sources say Birmingham are willing to listen to offers for Stansfield before the window shuts in early September.
What happened?
Stansfield made his name on loan at Exeter City in the 2022-23 campaign as he registered nine goals and eight assists in 39 appearances. His strong form saw Birmingham broker a loan deal for the following season, and he impressed with 12 league goals despite their relegation from the Championship.
Why it matters for Coventry City
Coventry City are the latest top-flight club to show an interest in the England youth striker after they were promoted as champions under Frank Lampard. The 23-year-old would command a hefty fee, but Birmingham are open to offers with just over three weeks until the summer window closes.
What comes next?
Lampard is yet to bolster his striker options this summer, with Ellis Simms, Haji Wright, and Brandon Thomas-Asante each vying to start the season as his main frontman in the Premier League. Coventry City are 11 points clear of Ipswich at the top of the Championship, with a goal difference of +52 from 97 scored and 45 conceded.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Championship, 95 pts, 28W-11D-7L from 46 games, recent form WWWDD. Coventry City are looking to make a statement in the transfer market, and a deal for Stansfield could be a significant coup for the Sky Blues.
