Blues youngster Elkan Baggott is set to join Vanarama National League King’s Lynn Town on loan.

The 18-year-old centre-half recently signed a his first pro contract with the Blues which runs to the summer of 2023 with the club having an option for a further season.

Premier League West Ham, Leeds and Everton were all understood to be keen on the Indonesian U19 international.

The Thailand-born defender made his Town 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 in December. He was on the bench for in the league for the first time for January'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.

Already in the King's Lynn squad are former Blues youngsters Chris Smith and Aaron Jones.

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CraigEdwards added 15:32 - Mar 22 Far better off training with the first team and integrating him in match days.
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Radlett_blue added 15:41 - Mar 22 Good experience for him; hope he gets game time. Should get some good coaching from Ian Culverhouse!
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 16:39 - Mar 22 Big talent. Hope PC can find a place for him soon as part of the new-look ITFC.
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londontractorboy57 added 16:40 - Mar 22 Radlett blue he should get game time they have only got 12 players
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norfolkbluey added 17:03 - Mar 22 I read somewhere they may have to terminate this years fixtures which wouldn't help him at all despite having Ian Culverhouse. Let's hope they can continue.
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ArnieM added 17:34 - Mar 22 I bet he's in the Town senior squad next season 👍
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