Kevin Long set to complete move to MLS strugglers Toronto FC 

Cork native Long’s hunger for a daunting defensive challenge looks set to bring the Ireland international across the Atlantic.

NEW CHALLENGE AWAITS: Kevin Long of Birmingham City acknowledges the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers. Pic: Cameron Smith, Getty Images

Kevin Long’s hunger for a daunting defensive challenge looks set to bring the Ireland international across the Atlantic for a move to troubled Major League Soccer outfit Toronto FC.

The 17-times capped centre-back is understood to be on the verge of leaving Championship side Birmingham City to join TFC with the Birmingham Mail indicating the Cork native will sign a deal in the coming days.