Earlier today, Daniel Marsh reported that Blues have joined Wrexham and Milwall in the pursuit of Hull winger Ryan Longman.
Player Profile – Ryan Longman
Ryan Longman, a 23-year-old left-winger, possesses a contemporary style, often cutting inside onto his right foot to take shots. Last season, Longman was loaned to Milwall from Hull City where he made significant contributions whenever given consistent opportunities.
Longman scored six times for Milwall last season but faced challenges in securing a regular spot in the starting lineup, similar to his previous season at Hull. However, he showcased his potential in the final seven games of the season, starting six of them and contributing four times, including a memorable match-winning goal against Championship title-holders Leicester City.
The Englishman’s versatility across the forward positions would offer valuable squad depth and cover for Blues if they were to secure his signature.
Competition:
As noted earlier, Birmingham City would face competition in their pursuit of Ryan Longman, with Wrexham also expressing interest and a potential return to Milwall in the cards. It remains to be seen if Birmingham can sway Longman’s decision away from rejoining Milwall, where he has prior experience and the opportunity to play in the Championship.
Final Thoughts:
I believe that Longman could bring a positive impact to Birmingham City’s forward line. However, I am uncertain if they can offer him consistent starting opportunities in League 1, especially with Siriki Dembele and Keshi Anderson already at the club. Longman appears to thrive on confidence, so the trust and patience shown by Chris Davies would be crucial to maximizing his potential if he were to join. Overall, signing Longman could prove beneficial for Blues given his youth, potential, and the glimpses of quality he has shown while starting for both Hull City and Milwall.
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