Jay Stansfield: Birmingham City complete League One record deal to sign striker from Fulham

Jay Stansfield scored 13 goals in 37 appearances during a loan spell at Birmingham City last season, which saw him recognised with the club's player of the season award; Stansfield, 21, scored against Birmingham in midweek in Fulham's 2-0 win in the Carabao Cup second round

By Rob Dorsett, Senior Reporter, Sky Sports News @RobDorsettSky

Image: Jay Stansfield has returned to Birmingham in a record deal

Birmingham City have broken the League One transfer record to sign striker Jay Stansfield from Fulham for more than £15m.

Birmingham had already broken the League One incoming transfer record twice in this transfer window before completing the deal to sign Stansfield.

Sky Sports News understands it is an initial £15m, but sources in Birmingham say it is less.

Christoph Klarer and Willum Thor Willumsson were both signed for fees in the region of £3.5m, but the Stansfield transfer smashes both of those numbers.

The 21-year-old became a fans' favourite after spending last season on loan with Birmingham City.

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He scored 13 goals in 37 appearances during his spell at St Andrew's, which saw him recognised with the club's player-of-the-season award.

Stansfield scored against Birmingham in midweek in Fulham's 2-0 win in the Carabao Cup second round.

Highlights of the Carabao Cup second-round match between Birmingham City and Fulham

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