EPL Giants has reportedly shown interest in Birmingham City star
Birmingham City’s midfielder has admirers from Manchester United and Chelsea
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in Birmingham City prodigy Menzi Mazwi, according to Football Insider.
The Blues were unable to avoid the drop, as their fate was confirmed on the penultimate day. They are still looking for a new manager to guide them into this new era after Tony Mowbray’s resignation.
The club will want to keep a team capable of bringing Championship football back to St. Andrew’s at the first attempt, but relegation means departures are unavoidable.
Numerous young players will leave the club at the conclusion of their contracts, and Football Insider reports that one potential attracting high-profile interest is 18-year-old Menzi Mazwi.
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the Birmingham City talent.
The Blues have offered Mazwi a three-year contract, although he may go for as little as £300,000 in compensation. Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are both admirers.
The impact of relegation
Many major assets will leave Birmingham City this summer, including first-team players and future prospects.
The path to the first-team at St. Andrew’s is a clear one, but following relegation, out of contract prospects such as Mazwi may find opportunities to move to a higher level more tempting.
However, a transfer to a club like Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, or RB Leipzig is always appealing. All five teams have the potential to help the talented Mazwi elevate his skills.
Time will tell what happens with the alleged interest, with the Blues submitting a contract offer to attempt to keep the talented Welshman.
First-team chances with the Blues
As previously said, Birmingham City has given several young players the opportunity to make their senior debuts, and considering Mazwi’s strong rating, he may be on his way to doing so as well.
It will be up to him to make the decision, although staying with the Blues may provide a smoother path to senior football.
The affiliated clubs provide excellent instruction at a higher level, but first-team opportunities may be limited. The depth of talent and emphasis on recruiting elite players rather than developing them through the ranks make it difficult for even the finest prospects to emerge.
However, only time will tell what Mazwi’s future holds, since there appear to be several possibilities available.
