Birmingham City Will Be ‘Serious Contenders’ To Sign Star If Drop Avoided

Birmingham City will be ‘serious contenders’ for the signature of experienced defender Luke Ayling this summer, if they can avoid relegation, according to journalist Alan Nixon.

Ayling is still under contract at Leeds United until the end of the season, but has effectively ended his time at Elland Road by moving on loan to Middlesbrough.

He will be a free agent in the summer and clubs are already showing interest in him, a group that includes Sheffield United.

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