Birmingham City are closely monitoring Rosenborg forward Amin Chiakha after the 20-year-old made a strong impression in the Norwegian top flight.
The Algerian striker has quickly emerged as one of the most promising young players in the Eliteserien, with his performances attracting interest from the English club. Birmingham are considering tracking his progress further before deciding whether to make a move in a future transfer window.
According to Ontheminute, the Blues have followed Chiakha since Rosenborg exercised their option to sign him permanently from FC Copenhagen. The Norwegian club have shown their faith in the forward by handing him a four-and-a-half-year contract, underlining their intention to build around his potential.
Chiakha has made an immediate impact since joining Rosenborg in January. He has scored 10 goals in 18 Eliteserien appearances, a return that has helped establish him in the team and drawn attention from observers across Europe.
Rosenborg hold a strong position
Rosenborg are under no pressure to agree to a quick sale. By securing Chiakha on a long-term deal, they have strengthened their position ahead of any future discussions and can decide when, or whether, to consider offers for the striker.
Birmingham City have not opened negotiations at this stage. Instead, the club are continuing to assess the development of the young forward before determining whether his progress justifies a formal approach.
At 20, Chiakha still has considerable scope to improve. His consistency in front of goal and his ability to adapt quickly to senior football could increase the likelihood of a move to a more competitive league.
The January transfer window could therefore become an important point in the story. Birmingham will want to avoid missing an opportunity if Chiakha maintains his current form, while Rosenborg are keen to benefit from his performances before considering a possible departure.
Rosenborg’s next fixture is their 26th league match of the season, against IK Start. The match odds listed by 1xbet are 1.13 for a Rosenborg win, 5.10 for a draw and 7.70 for an IK Start victory.