The transfer mill is churning once again, with Birmingham believed to be lining up a move for Jamaal Lascelles, the defender from Newcastle. Sources close to the club suggest they are exploring options to reinforce their squad ahead of the run-in. Birmingham remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Leicester and Trabzonspor continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Defensively, Birmingham are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.31 goals conceded per game. Someone like Jamaal Lascelles could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Alongside this, Newcastle are said to be exploring Can Yılmaz Uzun, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha with Birmingham likewise connected to Carlos Vicente and Frank Onyeka. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Birmingham transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.