The Athletic reports that Birmingham City are nearing an agreement to sign Alaves winger Carlos Vicente for approximately £7 million.

According to Voetbal International, a very large offer convinced Carlos Vicente to reject Ajax and choose Birmingham City. Initially, Ajax was seen as the favorite option for Vicente, who was considered in Amsterdam as the successor to Raul Moro. When Birmingham City was close to failing to sign Vicente, the club made a maximum effort, resulting in the very large offer. This persuaded Vicente to choose Birmingham City over Ajax. At Birmingham City, the 26-year-old Spaniard will reportedly earn three million euros per year. The amount Birmingham City will pay to Deportivo Alavés is not yet known.

According to Marca, Carlos Vicente's transfer to Birmingham City is imminent. The winger is reportedly close to joining the English club, with negotiations between them and Deportivo Alavés in the final phase. The deal is expected to be completed for approximately eight million euros, as both clubs are finalizing the details of an agreement. Vicente is prepared to travel to England in the coming hours to complete the final steps of the transfer. While several clubs showed interest in him, Birmingham City is close to signing him. Carlos Vicente is expected to sign a contract for three and a half years, and the next step will be his trip to undergo a medical examination and sign his new contract.

Carlos Vicente and Birmingham City have reached an agreement in principle for the next three and a half seasons, and negotiations between the two clubs are in the final stages for a fee of €8m. There is confidence the transfer will be completed, and his move to St Andrew’s is described as 'very close'. According to AS, Carlos Vicente’s future points to Birmingham City. El Correo reported that in what was potentially his last performance before joining the club, the forward scored his tenth goal of the season against Betis. The Basque newspaper also stated that Alavés fans fear losing him to the English club and that after the match, Vicente was seen hugging several teammates in what was viewed as a goodbye. Following the game, Alavés coach Eduardo Coudet commented on the situation. Coudet stated that he sees Vicente doing very well and that he is a player who has rediscovered his form with hard work. He added that Vicente is an intelligent lad who is standing out, making it natural for his name to be linked to the market, but concluded that he is not the right person to comment beyond that.

Marca reports that Birmingham has shown interest in signing Carlos Vicente. The report states that Alaves could allow Carlos Vicente to leave for an amount under 10 million due to a clause of 20 minutes. The future of the player may be decided in the coming week.

Voetbal International reported that Birmingham City contacted Carlos Vicente earlier in the week and approached him again on Saturday afternoon. The club, which is described as being financially very powerful, has presented an offer to the right winger that is termed astronomical. This proposal is much higher than the offer from Ajax and is non-negotiable. It is reported that Vicente is receptive to the financial incentive and that he may have changed his mind.

According to Spain’s Fichajes, Alavés are considering selling Carlos Vicente to Birmingham City for €7m. Voetbal International reports that Birmingham City had already reached a preliminary agreement with Alavés regarding a transfer for the player. Vicente's wages will be low and he can sign a multi-year contract with Ajax.

It is not known if Osman is viewed as an alternative to Alaves attacker Carlos Vicente, who Birmingham have been showing interest in. Alaves are opposed to letting Carlos Vicente go during the transfer window this month.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Birmingham City have been informed that it will cost €20 million (£17.3 million) to sign Carlos Vicente from Alaves this January. The top-flight club is reportedly insisting on the full amount of the forward’s release clause, and Alaves is seeking the full £17.3 million figure stated in his contract to allow his departure before the 2 February deadline.

Marca reported on Birmingham City's interest in Deportivo Alavés’ Carlos Vicente, stating that Chris Davies’ side has made a substantial offer for the player, although the Spanish club is reluctant to sell. El Correo reports that Birmingham City's interest in the player is not new, as the club approached him last summer. Vicente is not considered unsellable, but Alavés would require a 'substantial offer' to approve his transfer in January. The player's contract runs until 2027 and contains a €20m release clause. Alavés wants a fee close to this amount. Alavés is willing to negotiate but not by significantly reducing their €20m price. El Correo also reports interest from other unnamed clubs, noting that this could be a tactic to pressure Birmingham City. According to El Correo, this interest occurs at a specific time for Vicente at Alavés because manager Coudet’s preference for a winger with a more link-up style has resulted in a significant reduction in the player's starting role.

Birmingham City want to sign Carlos Vicente from Alavés and are actively trying to complete a deal for the 26-year-old. Birmingham have shown the most interest in Carlos Vicente, according to Marca. Birmingham have made a substantial offer for the player, but Alavés are not willing to negotiate. The Spanish club has no interest in the money and is resisting the bid from Birmingham.

Reporter Matteo Moretto has claimed that Birmingham City are interested in Alaves winger Carlos Vicente. Birmingham City have already made contact with Alaves over a potential deal for Vicente, but the Spanish club does not want him to leave.

Olympiacos and Birmingham have expressed the most significant interest in signing Carlos Vicente, the 26-year-old Spanish right-winger, from Deportivo Alavés. Vicente's contract with Alavés is valid until the summer of 2027. This season, he has participated in 37 matches, scoring five goals and providing five assists in La Liga. Spanish journalist Diego Otero has reported this information. Olympiacos's interest is attributed to their Basque coach, Xosé Luís Mendilibar, who is eager to enhance the team's wing options by considering Spanish players. Additionally, Vicente was a target for Celta during the winter transfer window.