“I am not entirely convinced by this” – Birmingham City eyeing transfer move for 26-year-old: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Birmingham City are reportedly keen on defender Terell Thomas, who left Crewe Alexandra in January by mutual consent. 

According to journalist Jacque Talbot, Thomas, 26, is on the Blues’ radar but a number of top League One clubs are also keen.

But would he be a good signing? And is he Championship level?

We quizzed our FLW writers for their thoughts…

Charlie Gregory 

Thomas is unproven at a higher level, so his signing would be a bit of a worry for Birmingham. It could go either way and they won’t really know until he actually plays for them whether he is up to scratch or not.

He’s proven he can be decent enough in the EFL – over 50 showings for AFC Wimbledon and stints at Wigan, Sutton and Crewe showcase that – but whether he is Championship calibre is another matter.

The Blues are certainly in need of extra bodies in defence and his height and experience could make him a decent backup and he might actually surprise many.

On paper though, there are much better options out there and Thomas may have a lot to prove upon joining Birmingham.

Billy Mulley

I am not entirely convinced by this, with his latest spell at Crewe Alexandra making it difficult for me to get behind this potential move.

Terell Thomas hit good levels of performance at Wimbledon over the last few seasons, with at the defender attracting interest from the top end of League One and in the Championship in the summer.

Possessing all the physical traits required, whilst he is also a composed and reliable figure in possession.

I was surprised that a