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It is believed that Birmingham City have lost out on the signing of right winger Fatou Kanteh from Sevilla. The club are said to have had their offer of £85,000 rejected. The Liga F side have stated that they value the forward higher than this bid, and therefore do not wish to sell. It comes after she signed a contract extension with the club until June 2028. Birmingham are not expected to make another offer. It comes after Sevilla recently praised her hard work and perseverance. Dedication To Sevilla Based on her performances in the 2025/26 season, it is understandable that the Spanish side would want to hold on to the 29-year-old. Last season, she represented the club in 30 official Liga F matches. During these appearances, she secured six goals and three assists for her team. She has recently been lauded for her speed, power and ability to defeat defenders, highlighting her importance to the club and emphasising their desire for her to remain in Spain. Birmingham City’s Transfer Window So far, Birmingham City have had a successful transfer window, securing multiple new arrivals. Their big signings have included players such as Millie Turner and Sophie Baggaley. However, it is worthy of note that, up to this stage, the Blues have welcomed less players than have departed this summer, with 11 contracts ending at the end of last season. Many of the transfers to St. Andrews during the summer window have been in defensive or midfield positions. With time running out before the end of the WSL transfer window, this missed opportunity could prove detrimental. A Big Loss For Birmingham? With the end of the window fast approaching, the Blues are running out of time to sign any offensive players, where most have been defensive. Kanteh in particular would make for an experienced, creative forward for the club. The former Villarreal attacker could have brought a wealth of experience, yet it is clear that her dedication is to her current employers. They have also lost options up front due to contracts coming to an end, such as Simone Magil, which makes this fail potentially more detrimental. Despite this, Birmingham have secured good signings this summer. Time will tell if their efforts during the transfer window will pay off throughout the season.