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Birmingham must try to re-sign Krystian Bielik on loan from Arsenal

Steve Cotterill, Manager of Birmingham looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St And...
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The Arsenal defender enjoyed a successful loan spell at Birmingham last season.

Krystian Bielik of Arsenal  attempts to get past Mason Bennett of Derby during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and Derby County at Meadow Park on December 15, 2017 in...

Bottom of the Championship table having lost four out of their last five league games, it is clear that Birmingham City need to improve significantly if they are to avoid suffering relegation to the third tier of English football.

Birmingham have been especially vulnerable defensively this season, conceding 32 goals in the league, and that is surely an issue that needs to be addressed when the transfer window opens next month.

As reported by the Daily Express, Birmingham are interested in re-signing Arsenal defender Krystian Bielik on loan, with Norwich City also monitoring the Polish youngster’s situation.

Alex Brosque of Sydney FC controls the ball over Krystian Bielik of Arsenal during the match between Sydney FC and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 13, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

Bielik was hugely impressive for Birmingham in the second half of last season, with the centre-back producing some excellent displays before losing his place in the side following the arrival of Harry Redknapp as manager.

This season has been a frustrating one for Bielik, who had been set to go on loan again only to suffer a shoulder injury in August, from which he has only just recovered.

Krystian Bielik #37 of Arsenal is defended by Jose Vazquez #23 of Chivas de Guadalajara at StubHub Center on July 31, 2016 in Carson, California.

Bielik suffered another minor injury playing for Arsenal U23s last week but should be fit enough to head out on temporary transfer in January, and Birmingham should definitely attempt to sign him.

Previously a defensive midfielder, Bielik is composed in possession and is excellent at making precisely-timed interceptions.

Performing well out on loan would help Bielik to convince Arsene Wenger that he deserves an opportunity in the Arsenal first-team, and would also be beneficial for Birmingham.