Birmingham City have included Taichi Hara in their internal shortlist as a possible acquisition. The 26-year-old winger has made a strong impression in recent J1 League games, attracting the attention of scouts who are evaluating cost-effective talent that can adapt to the challenges of playing in England. Birmingham's interest is indicative of their strategy to explore emerging markets for technically adept and versatile players. Hara, who is currently with Kyoto Sanga in Japan’s J1 League, is being considered along with a South Korean winger as part of Birmingham's plan to enhance their attacking options in the forthcoming transfer windows. The club's recruitment strategy under its current ownership prioritizes identifying talent from East Asia, which is becoming an increasingly popular region among English clubs for finding new talents.