Overview

• Birmingham City have reached an agreement on personal terms with Marvin Ducksch, leaving only final details on a €2 million fee with Werder Bremen to complete the move.
• Transfer expert Florian Plettenberg reports the striker will sign a three-year contract running through 2028.
• The 31-year-old produced eight goals and eight assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances last season and has earned two Germany caps.
• Standing at 6 ft 2 in, Ducksch’s physical presence and history of varied goalscoring methods fit Birmingham’s need for an experienced focal forward.
• Tom Brady personally championed the acquisition after Birmingham’s pursuit of Chuba Akpom was hijacked by Ipswich Town.