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Max Wilkins

Sat 25 April 2026 10:10, UK

Jhon Solis has emerged as a surprise target for Leeds United.

The Colombian international is currently plying his trade in the Championship with Birmingham City after a January loan switch.

He joined Chris Davies’ side from Girona during the winter window and has gone on to feature regularly for the Midlands outfit.

The 21-year-old’s future is now up in the air, moving into the summer, as the Blues will remain in the second tier for at least another season.

A shock link to Leeds United has emerged for Solis after his sister shared a cryptic reaction to the reported interest on social media.

Jhon Solis’ sister points towards Leeds United move

The defensive midfielder has certainly made a positive impression at St Andrew’s after coming in earlier this year.

He has helped to shore up a struggling midfield in Small Heath by becoming a regular in the middle of the park.

The Colombian has only tasted defeat when starting three times since moving to England, showcasing the impact that he has had.

It appears this has piqued interest in the Premier League, with Transfermarkt sharing an Instagram post linking both Leeds United and Brentford to his signature.

That out-of-the-blue rumour has prompted a response from Solis’ sister, who shared a post to her story featuring two emojis.

Head-shaking emojis may actually point to a deal not being on the cards, although it is hard to tell the true intention of the post.

Leeds have already been linked to Hidemasa Morita, and now the Birmingham loanee has been added to a shortlist that appears to be focusing on midfield reinforcements.

Solis set to sign for Birmingham City permanently

There is no doubt that the Girona loanee has made a positive impression since sealing his move to the Championship.

There are only limited league games remaining for him to show his class at St Andrew’s, but it looks likely that his deal will be made permanent.

Reports from Colombia have suggested that the obligation to buy as part of his loan deal is set to be struck once the summer window opens.

That will leave Birmingham in a position where they must spend roughly £6.9million on his signature to get him out of Girona.

Leeds have now been linked, albeit bizarrely, so a summer move to Elland Road could be possible in the same summer as he permanently joins the Blues.