According to TEAMtalk, Birmingham City are considering adding Josh Brownhill to their squad. The club's interest in Brownhill is due to his 231 Championship appearances for Preston North End, Bristol City, and Burnley. Brownhill currently plays for Al-Shabab, having joined them 11 months ago on a free transfer after leaving Burnley. The arrival of Thomas Partey at Al-Shabab has led the club to explore ways of balancing their finances, and Brownhill appears to be a saleable asset.

Birmingham City is among several English clubs monitoring the situation of 30-year-old English central midfielder Josh Brownhill at Al Shabab. The club is potentially open to negotiations as they seek to balance their finances. Brownhill is considered a sellable asset, and Birmingham are reportedly interested in adding players who have demonstrated success and have experience competing at the top of the Championship. Hull City, West Ham, Coventry City, Southampton, Wrexham, and Wolves are also monitoring the circumstances of the former Burnley captain. Brownhill joined the Saudi club in September 2025 and his contract is valid until the summer of 2027. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €8.00m.