Birmingham City is attracting ‘interest’ regarding their coach, while Sheffield United has made a ‘decision’ regarding a senior star.

Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion appear to be heading in opposite directions, with Blues preparing for life in League One while the Baggies still have a shot at returning to the Premier League, currently tied with Southampton going into the playoff semi-final second leg.

Carlos Corberan’s side has shown consistency throughout most of the season, keeping their Premier League aspirations alive. Meanwhile, here’s the latest news surrounding Birmingham City, West Brom, and their Championship rivals.

Birmingham City faces a potential battle to retain coach Ashley Cole for the upcoming season. The former Chelsea full-back has reportedly attracted interest from several Championship clubs, with a potential move into management on the horizon.

The Mirror reports that Birmingham is making efforts to retain Cole, but there is already interest from multiple clubs in the second tier. While Cole lacks managerial experience, his work towards a larger coaching role with Blues makes him an enticing prospect for potential suitors.