Wolves 
Birmingham 
- 22 February
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CONFIRMED: Dion Sanderson signs for Birmingham.
Dion Sanderson has officially moved from Wolves to Birmingham for a €2.3M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Dion Sanderson signs for Birmingham
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Dion Sanderson's transfer to Birmingham, as reports suggest a 67% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Birmingham has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Dion Sanderson.
- Birmingham has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Dion Sanderson (26).
- Birmingham has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Dion Sanderson.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Lee Buchanan, Dion Sanderson)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Dion Sanderson, Emanuel Aiwu)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Dion Sanderson, Emanuel Aiwu)
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Some better competitors for position (Dion Sanderson, Lee Buchanan)
Birmingham manager really wants to sign Dion Sanderson permanently
The Wolves defender has made a big impression on loan 🔥
Opinion: Birmingham City should push the boat out in January to seal permanent transfer deal for Premier League player
Perhaps unlike other seasons in recent years, there appears to be a bit of a feel-good factor and cautious optimism from Birmingham City fans when it comes to what may happen this season.
Alternatives of Birmingham
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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64.7
64.7
|
Leonardo Morales | Belgrano | €0.9M |
|
64.7
70.7
|
Botond Balogh |
 Kocaelispor
|
€2.2M |
|
64.7
65.8
|
Edu Ribeiro | Vitória | €1.1M |
|
64.6
66.5
|
Jorge Saenz |
 Leganes
|
€0.7M |
|
64.4
65.5
|
Juan Pablo Freytes |
 Fluminense
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€6.3M |
|
64.4
64.4
|
Matt Clarke |
 Derby
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€1.7M |
|
64.3
64.3
|
Héliton |
 Goztepe
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€0.8M |
|
64.3
65.4
|
Dan-Axel Zagadou |
 Stuttgart
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€1.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mateus Mané | 16-02-2026 | Report | |
| Jhon Arias | 06-02-2026 | Report | |
| Jørgen Strand Larsen | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| João Gomes | 16-01-2026 | Report | |
| Matheus Cunha | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Mario Lemina | 04-01-2025 | Report | |
| Sam Johnstone | 02-01-2025 | Report | |
| Jay Stansfield | 30-08-2024 | Report |
Dion Sanderson
D (C)
Skill: 61.7
Pot: 63.2
Team
Derby
Derby
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€2.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.7M – €2.6M
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Who is Dion Sanderson?
Dion Sanderson (ENG) is a a stopper and currently plays for Derby. Dion Sanderson is 26 years old (1999/12/15) and he is 188cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 28. Dion Sanderson has also been used as a ball winning defender.
Dion Sanderson's current transfer value is between €1.7M and €2.6M. His last transfer was from Birmingham to Derby in 2026. Derby paid Birmingham €0.4M for Dion Sanderson.
Dion Sanderson latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
