Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James is one bit nearer to finishing his transition to Rennes, as indicated by Fabrizio Romano.
Move master Fabrizio Romano last week let the cat out of the bag that a bid from Rennes had been acknowledged for James, and presently he has given an update.
He posted on Monday (August 12) that a clinical was continuous for the 20-year-old after an arrangement had been concurred the week before.
James didn’t highlight for Blues in their 1-1 draw with Perusing on the first day of the season of the Association One season. Birmingham have Charlton Athletic next in the Carabao Cup, and the Welshman will have no impact.
At the point when gotten some information about James, chief Chris Davies in his post-match question and answer session said:
“I can’t give you anything conclusive on that however it appears as though it’s traveling like that, yes.”
Last week, James was applauded by the administrator for how he had managed move hypothesis. Addressing BBC Radio West Midlands, Davies said: “He’s shown a splendid disposition.
“Consistently JJ has tried sincerely and there has been no distinction in him to the wide range of various players. “That is demonstration of him as there has been a ton of clamor and hypothesis around him.
“I talked about this with him right from the very beginning. In any case, for such a young fellow, to manage everything with the poise he has I’ve been truly dazzled.”
As indicated by the BBC’s report, Birmingham City will get £8m for James. It is higher than the €4.5 million or more rewards bid that Tutto Mercato Web said Atalanta had made in the January move window.
Assuming all goes to design, James could make his association debut for Rennes against Lyon on Sunday, August 18. He would be continuing in the strides of his global partner Joe Rodon, who had a credit spell at the Roazhon Park in 2022/23.