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Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Arsenal youngster Gedion Zelalem.

The midfielder was thought to be on the brink of a loan move to Rangers and it has been reported the 18-year-old had even travelled to Scotland.

However, the Daily Record claim Blues are one of three Championship clubs to have made a late move for the creative midfielder. Fulham and Charlton are reported to be the others.

They quote ‘a source close to the talks’ who said of the Rangers deal: “There’s been no agreement. The talks went well but there are other options on the table and it’s up to Gedion to decide which one suits him best.”

Zalalem is an attacking midfielder who switched allegiances from Germany to USA after being pursued by Jurgan Klinsmann.

Born in Berlin to Ethiopian parents, Zalalem and family moved to Maryland in 2006 and he represented the States at the Under-20 World Cup in June.

Zelalem would be a surprise signing for Blues given the fact Gary Rowett has said he is targeting a striker and a defender and that he already has another Arsenal loan player, Jon Toral, excelling in an attacking midfield role.