Overview
- Brighton recalled Osman from Auxerre, where he made 14 Ligue 1 appearances and registered two assists, before sending him to St Andrew’s.
- Osman’s arrival makes him Birmingham’s sixth loanee, with EFL rules allowing only five in a matchday squad.
- Manager Chris Davies said discussions are underway to resolve the cap, with options including turning Patrick Roberts’ loan into a permanent deal or ending Lewis Koumas’ loan.
- The 21-year-old Ghanaian, a reported £16 million Brighton signing in 2024, previously scored three Eredivisie goals and featured in the Champions League on loan at Feyenoord.
- Birmingham’s January business has accelerated, with Osman joining recent additions such as Jhon Solis and striker August Priske, as the club strengthens for the season’s second half.