Jay Stansfield reportedly wants to remain at Birmingham City beyond the January window deadline amid interest from Ipswich Town and Sunderland.
According to Birmingham World, the forward is happy to commit his immediate future to the Blues.
Stansfield is currently on loan from Fulham as part of a season-long agreement but the Cottagers do have an option to recall the striker this month while both Ipswich and Sunderland have been linked.
The 21-year-old had plenty of suitors last summer but opted to sign for Birmingham.
He has become a key part of the team, contributing seven goals and two assists from 23 appearances in the Championship.
EFL pundit Carlton Palmer believes this is a great development for new Birmingham manager Tony Mowbray.
The former midfielder has praised the performances of Stansfield so far this season, and has claimed that the 60-year-old coach will be delighted to work with the forward.
“Great news for Birmingham City that Jay Stansfield has come out and said he’s happy at Birmingham amid interest in his services from Ipswich and Sunderland,” Palmer told Football League World.
“There was talk that Fulham were going to recall him and maybe sell him or loan him out to another Championship club.
“And that may still be the case, they may still recall him if they get a massive offer for him, but it’s great news for Tony Mowbray, who has just taken over at Birmingham City.
“He’s been the bright spark of the season.
“He’s had a very good first half of the season.
“So Birmingham would be keen to keep him for the second half of the season, they have him on loan for the current season and would be keen to see that out.
“Great news for Tony Mowbray, great news for Birmingham City and great news for the fans.”
