Millwall are reportedly in talks with Birmingham City over a permanent deal for midfielder Maikel Kieftenbeld, which has drawn an interesting response from fans of the south London club. 

The 30-year-old has been a regular fixture in the Blues starting XI in recent weeks but with his contract set to expire in the summer, it seems their Championship rivals are hoping to prize him away in a cut-price deal.

According to London News Online, Millwall are in talks with Birmingham over a permanent deal for the defensive midfielder and manager Gary Rowett is keen to get the move completed.

It is understood that the Lions have made strengthening their midfield a key objective in the transfer window.

The Dutchman has made 183 appearances for the St Andrew's outfit since joining from FC Groningen in 2015.

He was a mainstay in the side in his first four seasons at the club but missed much of last season due to injury.

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The potential arrival of Kieftenbeld has drawn an interesting reaction from fans of the south London club, with many taking to Twitter to voice their thoughts.

Read their reaction here: