“£300k-400k” – Birmingham City player tipped for success as Barnsley transfer deal agreed

July 17, 2024 admin_Eurosport Barnsley 0

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Birmingham City will be aiming to return to Championship football at the first try after being demoted from the second division last season, but they will likely do it without Emmanuel Longelo, as Barnsley look set to reach a deal.

Longelo struggled to make an impression during a dismal season for the Blues in 2023-24.

The 23-year-old made no appearances after January, and Blues fans will be dissatisfied after signing for a fee from West Ham United in January 2023 following an initial loan stay.

Longelo, who was left out of Birmingham’s pre-season squad for the tour of Austria, is expected to be sold, with a transfer to Oakwell on the cards. According to Sky Sports, Barnsley, the Blues’ League One promotion opponents, have accepted a proposal for the left-back, and he would have fallen further down the pecking order with the arrival of Hearts wing-back Alex Cochrane.

Birmingham City: Emmanuel Longelo tipped for success as Barnsley transfer deal agreed
For Barnsley, this acquisition appears to be a big coup, with the full-back having made a number of outings

During his two years at Birmingham, he played in the level above. Given his young age, ex-West Ham player Longelo could command a large sum in the future, which fits perfectly with the modern transfer strategy of purchasing low and selling high for profit.

Longelo hopes that this marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career. With last season’s troubles behind him, we might see him impose his dominance in the third tier for a Barnsley team who slipped into the play-offs last season.

Birmingham City should look to recoup £400,000 Emmanuel Longelo fee from Barnsley

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With Sky Sports merely reporting that a fee has been agreed, it is unclear how much the Tykes are paying for Longelo.

And Birmingham City fan analyst Mike Gibbs believes that recouping the money paid to West Ham a year and a half ago is a fair transaction for all parties, and that Longelo has the potential to succeed in South Yorkshire.

“I think it would be great if we could recoup what we paid for him, which I believe was in the region of £300,000 to £400,000,” Mike said.

“It’s a wonderful decision for him. He hasn’t got a lot of time with the Blues on the field, and when he

He hasn’t played particularly well.”He will thrive there if he is played in the right position, preferably as a left wing-back or left winger rather than full-back.

“At the same time, it would have been good to see Longelo in this new system, but with Alex Cochrane coming in, it makes sense for him to leave” .
Barnsley set to give Emmanuel Longelo the opportunity to develop.

As Mike mentioned, it appears to be a good bargain for all three sides, especially because Longelo is still finding his feet in men’s football.

More playing time can only help his performances, and with Nicky Cadden leaving Oakwell, the club will need another player who can contribute in the final third while also exploding down the left side.

Of course, this transfer will not be a guaranteed success for Barnsley, but for the sum they are set to pay, the risks are modest.

However, time will tell, and even if he isn’t an early success, the Tykes should keep giving him opportunities.

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