Blackburn Rovers are keen on a move for Fulham striker Jay Stansfield, according to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page.
Blackburn Rovers could make a move for the Premier League attacker following the sale of Sammie Szmodics to Premier League new boys Ipswich Town. They drew 2-2 away at Norwich City at Carrow Road this weekend after goals by Ryan Hedges and Yuki Ohashi.
Stansfield, 21, is under contract at Fulham until June 2027 but his long-term future at Craven Cottage is up in the air right now. The Whites were beaten in the opening game of the new top flight season 1-0 away at Manchester United.
In this latest update regarding the player’s future with his current club, journalist Nixon has reported on his Patreon that he is available for a fee of £6million. He is also wanted by Birmingham City in this window but they have yet to meet his valuation.
Stansfield would be ideal for Blackburn Rovers and would fill the void left by Szmodics’ exit to Ipswich Town.
He spent the last campaign on loan at Birmingham City to get some experience under his belt and went on to score 13 goals in 47 games in all competitions, 12 of which came in the league. Despite the Blues’ relegation to League One along with Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town, he still impressed during his time in the Midlands.
Luring him to Ewood Park would be a statement of intent by John Eustace’s side and he would boost their striking options.
Football Insider have reported that he is on Stoke City’s radar and that the Potters have held ‘talks’ over a potential move.
The youngster rose up through the academy ranks at Exeter City and was a regular for the Grecians at various different youth levels before he was snapped up by Fulham.
Stansfield has since played eight times for the Cottagers’ first-team and has chipped in with a single goal.
Prior to his spell at Birmingham City, he had a temporary stint back at Exeter City to boost his development and found the net on nine occasions in 39 outings.
His chances of breaking into Fulham’s starting XI in the top flight are slim due to the senior options that they have at their disposal in his position. Therefore, an exit wouldn’t be a surprise.
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