It's official: Jonathan Panzo has signed for Birmingham from Rio Ave. The defender's move has been confirmed by both clubs, with personal terms and registration finalised. He will now link up with his new teammates ahead of the upcoming fixtures, having completed a medical and agreed on contract terms. With no other clubs strongly linked, Birmingham were able to move quickly and secure the deal without distraction. Defensively, Birmingham are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.27 goals conceded per game. Someone like Jonathan Panzo could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Rio Ave have also been linked with Leonardo Daniel Ulineia Buta, Ennio Van Der Gouw and Ryan Guilherme da Silva while Birmingham are reportedly monitoring Jamaal Lascelles, Carlos Vicente and Frank Onyeka. Follow for more transfer rumours ahead of the Transfer Window!