Why Birmingham City are sealing Wolves, Tommy Doyle transfer - There are 3 clear reasons | OneFootball

Birmingham City are nearing the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Tommy Doyle in what promises to be a loan deal with an option to buy

Birmingham City are nearing the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Tommy Doyle in what promises to be a loan deal with an option to buy.

As exclusively revealed by FLW, Birmingham have moved ahead of other interested parties, including Wrexham and Sunderland, to secure Doyle's services.

The midfielder has found himself surplus to requirements at Molineux under new manager Vitor Pereira - who has openly questioned whether Doyle possesses the physicality required for Premier League football.

FLW explored three reasons why manager Chris Davies has chosen Doyle as Blues' latest acquisition.

Tommy Doyle fits Chris Davies' style of play

The primary reason Birmingham City have pursued Tommy Doyle lies in his proven Championship credentials and promotion-winning experience - where he played to his strengths that will suit Blues next season.

The 23-year-old was instrumental in Sheffield United's successful 2022/2023 campaign, making 38 appearances and contributing three goals and four assists as the Blades secured second place and automatic promotion.

Doyle's technical ability and composure on the ball make him an ideal fit for Davies' possession-based approach.

Doyle himself described his strengths in an interview with Sky Sports, saying: "I would say my best attributes are getting on the ball and trying to dictate the play from a deep position.

"Trying to find my attacking players through the lines is something I like to do most," he added, which perfectly align with Birmingham's ambitions to play attractive football in the second-tier - like they did in the third.

Premier League-quality depth for promotion push

Birmingham City's owners and management team have made no secret of their Premier League aim - with chairman Tom Wagner stating top-flight football "is certainly the goal".

This aim requires squad depth of Premier League quality, and Doyle offers exactly that - having made 50 appearances in the league for Wolves over the past two seasons.

Chris Davies - having worked as an assistant at the highest level with Leicester City and Tottenham, will understand the quality required to compete at the top end of the Championship.

Signing players like Doyle reflects a clear strategy to build a squad capable of challenging for immediate promotion, instead of merely establishing themselves in the second tier.

Perfect timing for all parties involved

The final piece of the puzzle lies in the timing and finances of the deal - which benefits all those involved.

For Wolves, allowing Doyle to leave on loan with an option to buy makes perfect sense given new manager Vitor Pereira's assessment effectively ended his Molineux career.

From Birmingham's perspective, the loan-to-buy structure will allow them to assess Doyle's impact in the Championship before committing to a permanent deal.

Moving on to Doyle himself - the move offers arguably the perfect opportunity to reignite his career at a level where he has previously thrived. His successful spell at Sheffield United proved he can be a game-changer, and Birmingham's project provides the ideal platform for him to demonstrate his worth once again.

Being a Manchester City academy graduate along with being part of England U-21's European Championship success suggest he does have the mentality to embrace Blues' promotion push.