‘Contract signed’ – Leeds United star beats out Birmingham City and West Brom.
The latest Premier League and Championship transfer news on deadline day, with Birmingham City closing in on a Leeds United defender coveted by West L0 Brom.
According to reliable sources, Birmingham City have finalised the signing of Leeds United right-back Cody Drameh on a season-long loan with a purchase option.
Drameh, who is still only 21 years old, has spent the second half of the last two seasons on loan in the Championship, first with Cardiff City and then with Luton Town.
The former England U21 international played 1,300 minutes for Luton Town, notching two assists and helping the Hatters reach the Premier League.
Although Leeds are now of course in the English second tier following their relegation last term, Drameh hasn’t been in the Yorkshire club’s plans, so a move was always going to be in the offing
Bluenoses waking up in the hope of deadline day action will be delighted to see the first bit of business done at rapid speed, especially as they have beaten some local rivals to do so.
The Athletic reports West Bromwich Albion, who want depth at right-back, enquired about Drameh but the latest Birmingham development suggests the Baggies didn’t act quickly enough.
