Birmingham City are leading the race to sign highly rated IF Elfsborg defender Terry Yegbe in what could become one of the club’s most expensive-ever deals.
The Championship side have reportedly made the strongest move so far, with talks progressing positively over a fee that could rise as high as €6 million (£5.2 million).
Yegbe Poised for Big-Money Move to England
According to Swedish outlet Expressen, several clubs have submitted bids for Yegbe this summer, but it is Birmingham who are currently favourites to complete a transfer. The 24-year-old has shone in the Allsvenskan since joining Elfsborg from Finnish side SJK Seinäjoki in early 2024 and has already made 58 appearances for the Borås-based club.
Yegbe’s rapid rise continued when he was called up to the Ghana national team within a year of his move, underlining his growing international pedigree. A switch to St Andrew’s would mark a significant milestone in his career and could rank as one of Elfsborg’s biggest-ever player sales, rivalling the departures of Timothy Ouma to Slavia Prague and Hákon Valdimarsson to Brentford.
While nothing has been finalised, it is understood that negotiations between the two clubs are advancing well. Sources close to the deal suggest the total package, including performance-related bonuses, is expected to fall between €4 million (£3.4 million) and €6 million (£5.2 million).
The Swedish club are already preparing for life without Yegbe. Reports indicate that Elfsborg have opened talks with Degerfors over a possible move for Leon Hien as a direct replacement.
Should the deal go through, Yegbe would join a Birmingham squad under new leadership and heading into the 2025/26 Championship campaign with renewed ambition. His versatility and defensive presence would offer a boost to a side aiming for improvement after a turbulent recent spell in the second tier.
Writer’s View
If Birmingham can land Terry Yegbe, this could prove to be one of the most astute signings of the summer. He is already an international, has experience across two Nordic leagues, and looks physically and mentally ready for the step up to English football.
With the club showing clear intent in the transfer market, this deal would underline a more strategic approach under the current regime. While adapting from Swedish football to the Championship can be a challenge, Yegbe’s ceiling is high and the fee, though sizeable, may look like a bargain if his trajectory continues.
