Birmingham City have strengthened their attacking options by signing promising winger Abdoulie Manneh.

The teenager was tested last season but has improved this year and is one of the most valued prospects in the Swedish top league.

He can play on either wing, although he is most comfortable playing from the left, where he has played for his Swedish club.

Manneh Agrees to Permanent Birmingham Deal

The 21-year-old Gambian international will come at St Andrew’s within the next 24 hours after signing a permanent agreement with Swedish club Mjallby.

Manneh has seven goals this season, his breakthrough season in the Allsvenskan.

The teenager was tested last season but has improved this year and is one of the most valued prospects in the Swedish top league.

He can play on either wing, although he is most comfortable playing from the left, where he has played for his Swedish club.

Manneh’s arrival will provide pace to Chris Davies’ attacking options as Birmingham look to boost their play-off chances.

Lewis Koumas is expected to return to Liverpool later this month as a result of his new signing.

Birmingham has lacked genuine pace in the attacking areas, and the youngster will help to address this.

He becomes the second addition of the transfer window, following the acquisition of Kai Wagner from the Philadelphia Union last week.

The defender has begun well at St Andrew’s, scoring in the FA Cup victory over Cambridge United.

And Davies will welcome Manneh’s permanent addition to his squad as he looks to propel Birmingham up the Championship table for the remainder of the season.