Several clubs from Germany and England are monitoring Phil Neumann's situation. Phil Neumann said that he feels very comfortable in Birmingham and is fully focused on the new season. He stated that in the long term he wants to get the maximum out of his career and that playing in Germany again at some point would be nice, as the Bundesliga has always been a dream of his. However, Neumann added that at the moment his full focus is on Birmingham and their goals.

The Spanish first division club Espanyol Barcelona is closely monitoring defender Phil Neumann, a 28-year-old German who is under contract at Birmingham City until 2028. The former Germany U20 international joined the club on a free transfer in July 2025, a year after Hannover 96 reportedly rejected a €4 million offer for him. Neumann has also been linked with Bologna. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.00m.