Kieran Dowell joins Birmingham City on loan from Rangers

Kieran Dowell has joined Birmingham City on loan from Rangers until the end of the season, marking his exit from Ibrox after a lackluster 18 months. The 27-year-old midfielder was encouraged to make the move by Birmingham's manager Chris Davies, who previously coached at Celtic. Dowell's time at Rangers was marred by limited playing opportunities, with only three starts this season, prompting the club to allow him to seek a new team as they aim to reduce their wage bill. His arrival at Birmingham comes as part of a strategy to strengthen the squad, following the signing of other players from Rangers, including Ben Davies and Scott Wright. Dowell expressed enthusiasm about the transfer, highlighting his desire to play in a team that emphasizes ball control. This move represents Birmingham's ongoing efforts to secure promotion from League One.