Championship sides are on alert as they consider beginning a transfer war over Peterborough United‘s Brandon Khela.

The midfielder was a summer signing for Posh 12 months ago, and was a regular face in their squad, playing in 40 of their League One matches, providing three goals and as many assists.

Second Tier Showdown For Khela

Now, Peterborough could face a battle to keep their 21-year-old star, with Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke now reporting that ‘a number’ of Championship sides are interested in signing Khela.

Having played just once in the second tier across his whole career, for Birmingham City, the midfielder has been more of a regular face in League One, having spent a half-season on loan at Bradford City prior to his move to London Road.

He was recruited from Birmingham on a four-year contract by what was then Darren Ferguson’s side, and was one of the Scots’ preferred figures in the middle of the pitch through August and September.

However, following his sacking the following month, Khela became more of a rotational figure, sharing more minutes with other young prospects, such as Ben Woods, Donay O’Brien-Brady and Matthew Garbett.

Risky Move To Make For Championship Sides

News of interest in Brandon Khela from as-yet unnamed Championship clubs is interesting to say the least.

While he has proven to be a reliable figure in an otherwise struggling Peterborough United this season, he has not been an outstanding figure compared to some of his other teammates, such as Jimmy-Jay Morgan, who is on the brink of a move to West Bromwich Albion.

It is hard to see Khela come in as a regular starter for a side in the second tier, and a move for him is more likely to be one for the future and would probably see him head out on loan, as he did at Birmingham City.

Whether he can deliver on his potential and make a step up remains to be seen, but perhaps waiting another season to see how he kicks on at a refreshed Peterborough side under the watch of Luke Williams would be a wiser choice to make for any potential suitors.