Birmingham sign winger Hansson from Heracles

Birmingham City have signed winger Emil Hansson from Dutch top flight club Heracles Almelo for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old, who has agreed a three-year contract, is the fourth signing since last month's appointment of manager Chris Davies.

Born in Norway, Hansson has spent the last four years playing in the Netherlands, having joined Fortuna Sittard from Hannover in 2020.

He scored five goals in 24 appearances for Heracles last season in the Eredivisie, the top flight of Dutch football.

"I had a really good talk with Chris Davies and (technical director) Craig Gardner.

"They told me about the plans this club has, especially for what we want to achieve next season - it was something I could not say no to."

Blues have previously brought in goalkeepers Ryan Allsop and Bailey Peacock-Farrell, following the departure of John Ruddy to Newcastle, and Charlton Athletic striker Alfie May.

Following last season's relegation to League One, Blues will start the new campaign back in the third tier for the first time since 1995 with a home game against Reading on Saturday 10 August.