Birmingham Sign Ireland U-21 Defender Cashin From Brighton On Season Loan

Birmingham City has secured the signing of 23-year-old defender Eiran Cashin on a season-long loan from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion to strengthen their defense ahead of the 2025-26 Championship season. Cashin, who previously made 144 appearances for Derby County and played twice in the Premier League for Brighton, is seen as a key addition to Birmingham's squad as they return to the second tier following promotion. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler highlighted that the loan offers Cashin valuable regular playing time to aid his development, with the club monitoring his progress closely. The defender, who qualifies for the Republic of Ireland through his grandmother and has represented the nation at youth levels, joins several other summer signings at Birmingham, reflecting the club's ambition and investment under new ownership. Birmingham begins their Championship campaign against Ipswich Town, hoping Cashin's experience and quality will contribute to their goal of climbing back to the Premier League. The move also follows a trend of Brighton loaning out young talents to gain consistent first-team experience.