Birmingham City Agree Terms with Rangers for Permanent Ben Davies Move
Birmingham City have opened discussions with Scottish Premiership side Rangers regarding a potential permanent transfer for central defender Ben Davies. The English Championship club is keen to bolster their defensive line ahead of the new season, and Davies has emerged as a top target.
The 28-year-old centre-back joined Rangers in the summer of 2022 from Liverpool and has since played a steady role in the club’s defensive unit. Despite showing composure and experience during his time at Ibrox, Davies has faced competition for a regular starting spot, prompting speculation over his long-term future with the Glasgow giants.
Sources close to the negotiations have confirmed that talks between Birmingham and Rangers are at an advanced stage, with both clubs eager to reach an agreement that suits all parties. Birmingham are understood to be pushing for a permanent deal rather than a loan, indicating their confidence in Davies’ abilities and fit within their squad.
The Blues, who are rebuilding under new management following their relegation to League One, see Davies as a seasoned professional who could bring stability and leadership to their backline. The defender’s previous experience in the English football pyramid, including stints with Preston North End and Sheffield United, makes him a natural fit for the Championship and League One levels.
While Rangers are yet to make a formal statement, insiders suggest the Scottish side is open to selling the defender if the right offer is tabled. Manager Russell Martin, who is reshaping the squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, may view Davies as surplus to requirements, especially with other centre-back options available.
Davies has two years left on his contract with Rangers, and a deal with Birmingham could provide the player with a fresh start and more consistent playing opportunities. For Rangers, it could free up wages and squad space for new recruits as they prepare for both domestic and European challenges.
Birmingham will be hoping to finalise terms in the coming days to allow Davies to join up with the squad for pre-season training. Should the deal go through, it would mark a significant move for both clubs—Rangers in continuing their squad evolution and Birmingham in assembling a side capable of bouncing back from a difficult season.
More updates are expected as negotiations progress.