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Ibrahim Osman Transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion to Birmingham City
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies wanted to retain Ibrahim Osman permanently, a preference shared by the player, who had scored four goals in 18 appearances. Brighton's asking price for Ibrahim Osman was approximately £18 million (nearly €21 million). Birmingham considered this amount too high because of cost and squad ratio constraints in the Championship, and the club had hoped Brighton would reduce their asking price. Fabian Hurzeler was convinced by Ibrahim Osman's pre-season performances to include him in Brighton's first team. Ibrahim Osman has joined Brighton's professional group and has participated in Premier League matches. Footy-Africa reports that this has ended Birmingham's chances of signing him this summer. Ibrahim Osman's contract with Brighton extends until 2029, and he could become a target for Birmingham again in January should his amount of playing time decrease. Transfermarkt currently estimates his value at €7 million.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies wanted to retain Ibrahim Osman permanently, a preference shared by the player, who had scored four goals in 18 appearances. Brighton's asking price for Ibrahim Osman was approximately £18 million (nearly €21 million). Birmingham considered this amount too high because of cost and squad ratio constraints in the Championship, and the club had hoped Brighton would reduce their asking price. Fabian Hurzeler was convinced by Ibrahim Osman's pre-season performances to include him in Brighton's first team. Ibrahim Osman has joined Brighton's professional group and has participated in Premier League matches. Footy-Africa reports that this has ended Birmingham's chances of signing him this summer. Ibrahim Osman's contract with Brighton extends until 2029, and he could become a target for Birmingham again in January should his amount of playing time decrease. Transfermarkt currently estimates his value at €7 million.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies expects Ibrahim Osman to remain at Brighton despite the Blues’ efforts to re-sign the winger. Davies believes the 21-year-old is now likely to stay with the Premier League club after he performed well on loan at Birmingham last season. The manager thinks that Birmingham will not sign Osman unless something unexpected occurs. Davies said it was clear that they were very happy with Osman's performance and that he had a significant impact, adding that they were very eager to find a way to sign him. However, Davies also stated that Osman's performance was sufficient for a Premier League club like Brighton to want to retain him. He noted that the winger has experience in the Premier League and in European competition, and concluded that he does not believe Osman will be leaving.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies expects Ibrahim Osman to remain at Brighton despite the Blues’ efforts to re-sign the winger. Davies believes the 21-year-old is now likely to stay with the Premier League club after he performed well on loan at Birmingham last season. The manager thinks that Birmingham will not sign Osman unless something unexpected occurs. Davies said it was clear that they were very happy with Osman's performance and that he had a significant impact, adding that they were very eager to find a way to sign him. However, Davies also stated that Osman's performance was sufficient for a Premier League club like Brighton to want to retain him. He noted that the winger has experience in the Premier League and in European competition, and concluded that he does not believe Osman will be leaving.
Birmingham City are interested in bringing Ibrahim Osman back after his loan from Brighton & Hove Albion last season. However, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler developed a favorable view of Osman during the summer, and Birmingham City are not yet sure whether their top target will become available. Osman started Brighton's Europa Conference League play-off first leg with Tromso and could feature against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Birmingham City are interested in bringing Ibrahim Osman back after his loan from Brighton & Hove Albion last season. However, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler developed a favorable view of Osman during the summer, and Birmingham City are not yet sure whether their top target will become available. Osman started Brighton's Europa Conference League play-off first leg with Tromso and could feature against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies has said he feels a deal to re-sign Ibrahim Osman is not very likely, based on the player's good performance since returning to Brighton. Davies stated that from what he can gather, Brighton have had a positive impression of him since his return. The manager also said that Brighton's participation in the Conference League this season makes it doubtful that Osman will leave. However, Davies noted that if Brighton were to become more willing to sell, they might lower their valuation, which could put Osman within Birmingham City’s reach again. The club will likely monitor developments regarding his situation while also preparing other options.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies has said he feels a deal to re-sign Ibrahim Osman is not very likely, based on the player's good performance since returning to Brighton. Davies stated that from what he can gather, Brighton have had a positive impression of him since his return. The manager also said that Brighton's participation in the Conference League this season makes it doubtful that Osman will leave. However, Davies noted that if Brighton were to become more willing to sell, they might lower their valuation, which could put Osman within Birmingham City’s reach again. The club will likely monitor developments regarding his situation while also preparing other options.
Blues need at least one winger and hope to bring Ibrahim Osman back to the club. Birmingham City and Brighton have had significantly different valuations, so the extra cash from Wagner’s sale could help in that regard.
Blues need at least one winger and hope to bring Ibrahim Osman back to the club. Birmingham City and Brighton have had significantly different valuations, so the extra cash from Wagner’s sale could help in that regard.
Signing Osman involves many more complications, but there is hope that Brighton can be persuaded to make a deal. Unspecified individuals made a significant effort to make him feel wanted at St. Andrew’s. Davies has been open about his desire to bring Osman back to B9.
Signing Osman involves many more complications, but there is hope that Brighton can be persuaded to make a deal. Unspecified individuals made a significant effort to make him feel wanted at St. Andrew’s. Davies has been open about his desire to bring Osman back to B9.
The manager of Blues, Chris Davies, wants Ibrahim Osman to return to Blues on a permanent deal.
The manager of Blues, Chris Davies, wants Ibrahim Osman to return to Blues on a permanent deal.
Ibrahim Osman has signed for Birmingham City for around £15 million. Kai Wagner, Jhon Solis, August Priske, and Carlos Vicente have also signed for the club.
Ibrahim Osman has signed for Birmingham City for around £15 million. Kai Wagner, Jhon Solis, August Priske, and Carlos Vicente have also signed for the club.
Ibrahim Osman's contract at Brighton runs until 2029. During the first half of the season at Auxerre, the player made seven Ligue 1 starts before being recalled and loaned to Birmingham City.
Ibrahim Osman's contract at Brighton runs until 2029. During the first half of the season at Auxerre, the player made seven Ligue 1 starts before being recalled and loaned to Birmingham City.
Ibrahim Osman has been presented by Birmingham City, joining on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Osman began the season at Auxerre in Ligue 1, but after fourteen league matches with two assists, he was no longer featuring for the team. Brighton decided to end his loan spell at Auxerre early and move him to the Championship. Osman is Birmingham's third winter signing. In his presentation video, Osman stated that he is very happy to be there and to meet the people, the staff, and the players. He said he was eager to get started and mentioned that Birmingham is one of the big clubs in England. He added that the people around the club convinced him to come and play there.
Ibrahim Osman has been presented by Birmingham City, joining on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Osman began the season at Auxerre in Ligue 1, but after fourteen league matches with two assists, he was no longer featuring for the team. Brighton decided to end his loan spell at Auxerre early and move him to the Championship. Osman is Birmingham's third winter signing. In his presentation video, Osman stated that he is very happy to be there and to meet the people, the staff, and the players. He said he was eager to get started and mentioned that Birmingham is one of the big clubs in England. He added that the people around the club convinced him to come and play there.
Ibrahim Osman has been loaned to Birmingham City after leaving the French club Auxerre, where he was on loan from Brighton. Auxerre officially announced the end of the Ghanaian international's temporary loan on January 19, 2026.
Ibrahim Osman has been loaned to Birmingham City after leaving the French club Auxerre, where he was on loan from Brighton. Auxerre officially announced the end of the Ghanaian international's temporary loan on January 19, 2026.
Birmingham City are nearing the completion of a loan deal to sign Brighton winger Ibrahim Osman for the rest of the season. The forward is expected to be recalled from his loan at Auxerre in Ligue 1, where he made 16 appearances and provided two assists, before joining the Championship team. Brighton had signed the 21-year-old Ghana international from Nordsjaelland in 2024 for a fee of around £16 million, after facing significant competition to sign him. Osman spent the previous season on loan with Feyenoord, making 32 appearances, and Brighton hope the move to the English second tier will aid his development.
Birmingham City are nearing the completion of a loan deal to sign Brighton winger Ibrahim Osman for the rest of the season. The forward is expected to be recalled from his loan at Auxerre in Ligue 1, where he made 16 appearances and provided two assists, before joining the Championship team. Brighton had signed the 21-year-old Ghana international from Nordsjaelland in 2024 for a fee of around £16 million, after facing significant competition to sign him. Osman spent the previous season on loan with Feyenoord, making 32 appearances, and Brighton hope the move to the English second tier will aid his development.
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