Luton Town’s move for Birmingham City playmaker Tahith Chong could reportedly end up costing the newly-promoted Premier League side £10 million.
According to Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sports, the 23-year-old is on the verge of joining the Hatters in a deal that is guaranteed to be worth £5 million but could rise to double that with possible add-ons included.
Birmingham summer transfers
It’s been a busy start to the summer for the Blues, who have wasted no time as they prepare for the 2023/24 Championship campaign and look to build on a positive first season under John Eustace.
Birmingham have signed forward Tyler Roberts from Leeds United, right-back Ethan Laird from Manchester United, and defensive midfielder Krystian Bielik from Derby County – all for initial six-figure sums.
Forward Koji Miyoshi has also joined the St Andrew’s outfit on a free agent from Belgian Jupiler Pro League side Royal Antwerp
It’s not all been incomings, however, as Birmingham have sold young midfielder Jobe Bellingham to Sunderland in a multi-million-pound deal and it seems as though Chong is set to leave the club as well.
Tahith Chong latest
Luton have been linked with a move for the former Manchester United academy player throughout the summer window but look to be close to getting their man.
Sky Sports reported yesterday afternoon that the Hatters were closing in on Chong, who was undergoing a medical before sealing a £4 million move to Kenilworth Road.
Plettenberg followed up with another update on Wednesday evening and outlined the total cost of the deal between Birmingham and Luton.
It is understood that the 23-year-old completed his medical yesterday and that an announcement is expected soon.
Blues will be receiving £5 million guaranteed as part of the sale but could end up with double that as the total cost can rise to £10 million with possible add-ons included.
