George Hall, a midfielder with the Blues, has been observed by four Premier League clubs, but he is about to agree to a new deal with St Andrew’s.
How important is it for Birmingham to get George Hall tied down?
Having already lost Jobe Bellingham this summer, it was imperative for Birmingham to have their other young starlets, such as Hall and Jordan James, under contract for the future.
There was a real danger that Hall could have left at the end of the season, and in that case the club would have received minimal compensation for his services.
However, Hall is showing loyalty to a club that he joined as a young child and when it comes to his chances of playing first-team football, it’s the right move.
If he signed for a Premier League club, even for one in the lower reaches like Everton, it’s more-than likely that Hall would be playing under-21’s football for a while before potentially being given a chance within the senior setup.
When fully-fit, Hall should get plenty of game-time at St Andrew’s this season, and there’s every chance that he could develop into a multi-million pound player.
