Birmingham City are set to win the race to sign Hannibal Mejbri on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The Manchester Evening Newsrevealed last week that the Tunisian was going to leave United on a temporary deal after Erik ten Hag approved a loan exit for the teenager.
It is understood Championship side Birmingham are the team with the best chance of landing the 19-year-old after fighting off competition for his signature, barring any last-minute bids. READ MORE: Hannibal makes vow about first team future Millwall and Middlesbrough are both believed to have made offers to take Hannibal on loan, while West Brom also considered a deal before looking elsewhere in the summer transfer window.
The Tunisian international was also linked with a move to Burnley, but it is understood there was no substance in links with the Turf Moor club.
United have a good working relationship with Birmingham, having sent academy duo Teden Mengi and Tahith Chong on loan to St.