Birmingham City are increasing their efforts to sign Aarón Escandell after making an initial approach. According to El Desmarque, Escandell has what it describes as a significant offer from the Championship side, without a mention of the details. Birmingham City are preparing to pay the €5m clause and only have to convince the 30-year-old before triggering it. The Segunda División side, Real Oviedo, have doubts about his continuity, mainly because of the English club’s interest. Escandell was not in the squad for the friendly against Al-Qadsiah earlier this week. His absence is said to cast doubt on his potential departure, even though Real Oviedo cited a minor injury as the reason for his absence.

Birmingham City have made an approach to sign Real Oviedo's Spanish goalkeeper Aarón Escandell, whose future is uncertain following the club's relegation from La Liga. Chris Davies' side is described as being very interested in the 30-year-old and has already initiated contact with him. The 30-year-old is also attracting attention from several other clubs. Escandell has less than a year left on his contract, which includes a €5m release clause. Transfermarkt values him at €3m. Real Oviedo are likely to sell the goalkeeper this summer to make a profit, as they signed him for free, and to avoid losing him for no fee when his contract expires. Birmingham City would not struggle to meet the €5m fee; their previous acquisition of Carlos Vicente was for a reported €8m.