Leicester City were first linked with midfielder Jordan James more than two years ago, long before he scored a brace against Enzo Maresca’s side at St Andrew’s.

Those rumours persisted and now, following a deadline-day swoop, James is a City player.

While it’s only a season-long loan for now, if he impresses, City do have a buy option that could see them make the move permanent.

But what can they expect from the 21-year-old? He’s been away in France for the past year and should return a more mature player for that experience, the Wales international stepping out of his comfort zone.

But it was at Birmingham where he made his name, playing 105 games for the Blues before last summer’s transfer to Rennes.

So we’ve been in touch with BirminghamLive’s Blues correspondent Alex Dicken

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