Town have confirmed that central defender Elkan Baggott has put pen to paper on his first professional contract, as TWTD revealed earlier this afternoon, a deal which runs to the summer of 2023 with the club having an option for a further season.
It had been claimed that the 18-year-old had turned down the offer of the contract with a number of Premier League clubs subsequently showing interest.
However, Baggott had instead asked for time to consider the deal with the Blues always confident that the second-year scholar would sign.
West Ham and Leeds were said to be among those eyeing the situation, while we understand Everton were also keen on the Indonesian U19 international.
The Thailand-born defender made his first-team debut in the Papa John’s Trophy tie at home to Gillingham earlier this season and travelled with the senior squad for the League One fixture at Plymouth last month. He was on the bench for in the league for the first time for Tuesday's game against Sunderland.
Baggott has been one of the top performers for the Blues' U18s who have reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup this season.
As previously reported, the Blues have also offered new terms to young midfielder Liam Gibbs with Premier League clubs also eyeing the Bury St Edmunds-born schemer.