Ex-City Birmingham standout, valued at £3million, is wanted by host of Championship clubs

Despite only being a loanee, the 21-year-old has become the Blues’ talisman and has done all he can to keep up. Despite the fact that it is not little, it is clear that the forward has an incredibly exciting future ahead of him.

For Birmingham, he scored 12 goals and provided two assists in the top-flight, progressing through a loan spell in League One with Exeter City the previous season. During his time with the Grecians, Stansfield scored nine times and provided a further seven assists, which included a hat-trick in the final game of the season against Morecambe.

It’s pretty clear that he’s one to watch for the future, and his last two loan spells certainly underline that. The forward could go out on loan again next term, with journalist Darren Witcoop reporting that the England Under-21 international is wanted by a host of Championship clubs.

Despite now being able to knock on the door of the first team at Craven Cottage, another season on loan could be the best for the striker’s progression. Just 21 and under contract with Fulham until the summer of 2027, Stansfield is highly unlikely to go anywhere permanently.

The Whites certainly have an asset on their hands and already valued at £3million by Transfermarkt, Stansfield should have a number of successful years ahead of him.

The writer’s vision

It’s no surprise that a number of Championship clubs are interested in taking the striker on loan for the season. Perhaps a club with clear promotion ambitions may be the best move for Stansfield as they continue their rise.