Exclusive: Walsall in advanced talks to sign Birmingham product Rico Browne
Birmingham City academy product Rico Browne is in advanced talks to join Walsall, sources have told Football Insider.
A deal for the 20-year-old to move to the League Two club is progressing well and all parties expect it to be finalised this weekend.
Browne has been without a club since his release from the League One club at the end of June and now looks set to secure a move.
Because he is a free agent, Browne isn’t beholden to the transfer market and is free to join any club at any time.
Birmingham academy ace Rico Browne set for Walsall move
Browne spent last season on loan at National League side Rushall Olympic, making 18 appearances, receiving four yellow cards and one red in the process.
The youngster failed to make a single appearance for Birmingham’s senior team but featured heavily at youth level, making 31 appearances across various age groups.
It was a busy transfer window for Birmingham City, bringing in 17 new first-team players and shattering the League One transfer record, spending an initial £15million on striker Jay Stansfield.
Walsall currently sit in sixth in League Two as they prepare to face Bradford City, who are just one point above them in fifth.
In other news, Birmingham City move for Tottenham’s Alfie Devine collapses.
For more Birmingham City and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.