Birmingham City now target €7m Red Devils player
Manchester United transfer news: Birmingham City are pushing to secure a season-long loan deal for Manchester United left-back Harry Amass. The St Andrew’s hierarchy has identified the 19-year-old as the ideal candidate to plug the massive void left by Kai Wagner. Wagner recently departed the club, leaving the Blues short of dynamic options on the left flank.
Manchester United transfer news: Birmingham City eye ambitious loan swoop for Red Devils starlet Harry Amass
Old Trafford decision makers want another developmental loan for the teenager. He needs minutes. Proper, competitive minutes. Thankfully, United’s medical staff have passed him fit just in time for the brutal pre-season schedule. That news will delight the recruitment team in the Midlands. Amass is no stranger to the relentless nature of the Championship.
He spent the first half of last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, impressing everyone with a string of brilliant performances under intense pressure. He made 21 appearances for the Owls, even chipping in with a goal and an assist. Norwich City liked what they saw and signed him in January. Then, disaster struck. A frustrating injury picked up right after his Carrow Road debut completely halted his momentum. It was cruel. One appearance, 45 minutes of football, and his season in Norfolk was effectively over.
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The player currently holds a contract at Old Trafford until June 30, 2027. Transfermarkt valuation figures place his worth at €7m, a hefty price tag that reflects his status as one of the most prized young prospects in the country. Amass has also earned five caps for the England U-19 side.
Birmingham City represent the perfect environment for him to kickstart his career after that injury nightmare. The team desperately lacks an energetic, modern fullback. They need someone who loves to overlap, create overloads out wide, and whip dangerous balls into the box.
Manchester United want to protect their asset while ensuring he gets tested weekly in a demanding division. Birmingham get a Premier League quality talent without the permanent price tag. It is a rare win-win scenario in the often chaotic summer transfer market. Rival clubs are already sniffing around, meaning the Blues hierarchy must act fast to get this deal over the line.
Rohit Sarkar
