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Guqiao Hengwu personally stayed in the team, Birmingham s big purchase may be lost

10:12am, 27 June 2025Football

The ambitious "Blue Army" hopes to complete the best signing of the Championship this summer, but the player himself seems to have other plans.

Core Introduction: Led by the new boss and the new coach, Birmingham City is showing great ambitions that are inconsistent with his status as an up-and-comer in the Championship. They targeted the signing targets of the Champions League Japanese star Yukio Kohashi. However, this big deal that seems to "shock the Championship" may be "deadly" due to the players' firm willingness to stay in the team.

Birmingham's ambition: a "can't refuse" plan? Guqiao Hengwu, who was also siegeing the Celtics in the Champions League last year, is now connected with Birmingham City. Behind this rumor is Birmingham's new boss Tom Wagner and new coach Chris Davis' eager to revive the team.

Good opportunity to buy at the bottom: After Guqiao switched to Ligue 1 for £10 million in January this year, his development was extremely unsuccessful and he only got 120 minutes of playing time in half a season. This provides Birmingham with an excellent opportunity to "buy at the bottom".

Financial support: According to reports, as a team that has just been promoted from the League One, Birmingham can offer new players a weekly salary of up to £30,000 a week this summer, which shows its financial resources.

Strategic significance: Signing Guqiao is not only a tactical reinforcement (his former teammate and former England goalkeeper Joe Hart once praised him), but also a powerful declaration of the club to announce to the outside world that "we are determined to advance to the Super League."

Player's statement: a "tlemn rejection". Just as Birmingham fans were looking forward to the Japanese shooter landing in St Andrews Park, Yukio Guba himself sent a completely different signal. Last Sunday, he returned to his old club Kobe Victory Ship home as a special guest, and at the halftime break, he gave a meaningful remark to all the fans: "I am really happy to stand here again and face everyone," said Kuqiao. "Next season, I will train harder and harder, hoping to bring more good news to everyone in the future. Thank you for your continued support." This passage was generally interpreted by the outside world as his determination to prove himself in Ligue 1 and fight for Rennes. Although Birmingham's kind invitation is tempting, for this Japanese star with a strong sense of self-esteem, "rescuing" himself in the Ligue 1 arena, it seems to be a more priority option.

Diaturistic situation and potential variables Guqiao Hengwu's current situation in Rennes is indeed embarrassing. After being "refrigerated" by the new coach Habib Beyer, his self-confidence was hit hard, whether to go or stay, he was at the crossroads of his career.

The glory of the Celtics: Appearances: 165 Goals: 85 assists: 19 (The amazing data of participating in 104 goals in the Celtics 165 appearances proves that he has a foothold in the top league.)

Other suitors: In addition to Birmingham, Premier League team Bournemouth also expressed interest in him in May, but ultimately did not take practical actions. This leaves Birmingham still having a glimmer of hope in convincing the players.

Conclusion: Birmingham City has the ambition and financial resources to complete this heavy deal, but the biggest obstacle they face is not from other competitors, but the will of the players themselves. Guqiao Hengwu's public statement of staying in the team has set a very high threshold for this transfer. Next, it depends on whether Birmingham can use a plan that is touching enough to change the Japanese shooter's idea.

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