Earlier this month, Birmingham City offered Willum Thór Willumsson to Go Ahead Eagles while the latter were in the process of signing Alfons Sampsted. According to Go Ahead Eagles CEO Jan Willem van Dop, they asked about Willum Thór Willumsson but ultimately decided against the idea because his physical condition was not considered optimal.

Go Ahead Eagles director Jan Willem van Dop revealed that 27-year-old Icelandic midfielder Willum Thor Willumsson was offered to the club during negotiations for Milan Smit's 5.5 million euro transfer to Stoke City. Van Dop stated to RTV Oost that there was no place for the player in Deventer. Following this, NEC is now interested in signing the midfielder from Birmingham City, where his prospects are considered to be uncertain. Go Ahead Eagles had previously sold Willumsson to the English club in the summer of 2024 for a fee of four million euros. His contract with Birmingham City is valid until June 30, 2028.