Birmingham City is nearing an agreement to sign Rangers defender Ben Davies on an initial loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season. Manager Chris Davies aims to finalize the transfer within 24 hours to include Davies in the squad for their upcoming match against Leyton Orient. The 29-year-old centre-back, who joined Rangers from Liverpool for £4 million in 2022, has struggled to secure a regular starting role, making only eight league appearances last season. His potential exit is seen as an opportunity for Rangers to strengthen their squad by freeing up a high wage, while Davies would provide experienced competition for Birmingham's defense. Rangers fans have expressed relief at the prospect of his departure, viewing him as a disappointing investment. The reported developments align with Rangers' need to offload players before making new signings.