Two Bundesliga clubs were already interested in 32-year-old German centre-forward Marvin Ducksch in the winter and inquired about possibilities for a loan or a purchase. The German international, who has 2 caps for his country, has also been linked with Real Sociedad and AEK Athens. Ducksch joined Birmingham City in August 2025 and his contract runs until June 2028. In the current Championship season, he has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in 10 appearances, with his current Transfermarkt market value at €2.00m.