Tom Wagner has confirmed that Birmingham City are attempting to sign Patrick Roberts from Sunderland permanently. He told The Telegraph that they are working very hard on that. It is said that Sunderland are interested in selling Patrick Roberts permanently, as his contract expires in the summer.

According to The Telegraph, Birmingham City are in talks with Sunderland to make the loan of Patrick Roberts, 28, a permanent transfer. The Telegraph reported that in an interview, Blues chairman Tom Wagner stated the club is working very hard on recruitment, while also acknowledging that January is a difficult time to sign players due to fewer available options. Sunderland have an option to extend Roberts' current contract until 2027.