Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Josh Maja is set for a sensational move to the SkyBet Championship side Birmingham City from French Ligue one side Bordeaux before the transfer window closes, Owosports.com.ng reports.
According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano Josh Maja is expected to arrive England for his routine medicals tonight after Birmingham City reached an agreement with Bordeaux with the striker who is expected to pen down a five year deal with the club.
“Birmingham City are set to complete an important signing: official bid now submitted for Josh Maja, talent from Bordeaux with five year deal agreed. 🚨🔵 #BCFC
Maja will fly to England tonight in order to complete medical tests as first thing in the morning”. Fabrizio tweeted.
The 23-year-old will make return to England having spent a short loan spell with Stoke City last season.
Maja has also had a brief loan spell with Fulham but could not save the Cottagers from being relegated Premier League relegation.
He has recorded 13 goals and six assist in 58 games for Bordeaux. He recently scored in the team’s 4-0 win over Quevilly-Rouen, scoring one and assisting another two.
