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Birmingham City have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Anderlecht striker Luis Vazquez. Blues are in the market for a new centre-forward following Kyogo Furuhashi's permanent exit to LA Galaxy. And according to journalist Luca Bendoni, Vazquez is the subject of an agreement worth in the region of €3.5million (£2.9m) struck between Blues and Anderlecht. It's claimed the striker is already in England to undergo his medical. Vazquez, 25, spent the second half of last season in Spain with Getafe after struggling for regular minutes in the Anderlecht squad. The striker managed just 14 games in the Belgian Pro League, scoring just two goals, before netting three times in La Liga. FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK! All the latest Blues news on Birmingham Live’s Birmingham City FC Facebook page He moved to Europe from Boca Juniors after scoring 16 goals in 99 games. Despite his performances in Spain, Getafe decided against activating the option to sign him permanently and he returned to Anderlecht. Birmingham have already made a number of signings this summer ahead of the 2026/27 Championship campaign. Jhon Solis made his loan move a permanent one from Girona with James Beadle re-joining the club on loan from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Centre-back Dael Fry has strengthened Chris Davies' backline, arriving on a free transfer from Middlesbrough.