EFL striker wants Bundesliga move after Valencia deal fell through

Birmingham striker Ducksch seeks Bundesliga return after failed Valencia loan move; no offers currently on table.

Florian Plettenberg reports that Birmingham City striker Ducksch is looking to return to Germany after his proposed loan move to Valencia collapsed in the summer.

The 32-year-old has struggled for playing time at Birmingham this season, making just seven league appearances totalling 95 minutes, with none as a starter. Valencia had targeted him as cover for Umar Sadiq, but the deal fell through when the Spanish club delayed their response due to Ducksch's drink-driving conviction from Easter Monday. Birmingham ultimately pulled the plug, citing insufficient time to arrange a replacement.

Ducksch was handed a 14-month driving ban and fined £16,155 in May after pleading guilty to driving over the limit. While he has options in several countries, there are currently no formal offers on the table as the transfer window approaches its close.