Tyler Roberts is closing in on his expected departure from Leeds United after opening talks with Birmingham City about a return to the Midlands. Signed from West Bromwich Albion five years ago for £2.5m, the 24-year-old is expected to leave the Whites in the coming days as he seeks a fresh start.
The Athletic report discussions with Birmingham over a transfer fee have been positive, with the Blues helped in their dealings by yesterday's big transfer news that saw Jude Bellingham join Real Madrid, with the club set to take a share of the transfer fee as part of their initial deal with Borussia Dortmund. While Jude's brother Jobe Bellingham also left Birmingham for Sunderland for close to £3m to also swell the club's finances.
Eager to bring in a forward to challenge experienced duo Lukas Jutkiewicz and Scott Hogan, Birmingham have targeted Roberts and are now close to getting their man.
