The right-footed Shrewsbury centre-back – who can also operate at right-back – is out of contract at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
And despite an offer of a new one-year deal being put to him, the 28-year-old hasn’t committed to extending his two-and-a-half-year stay with the Shrews.
That has reportedly triggered interest from a host of Championship and League One clubs – including the Blues, who are keen to bolster their defensive ranks.
With more than 209 appearances under his belt at some big clubs – Everton, Leeds, Ipswich, Hull and Coventry – Pennington is clearly a player with pedigree.
Shrewsbury have certainly benefitted from his presence and it’s little wonder current Shrews boss Steve Cotterill is a huge admirer of the defender, who not only impresses on the pitch but off it as well.
But it seems he’s not the only one. Here’s what been about the former Everton trainee, who has a Merseyside Derby goal on his CV!
That has reportedly triggered interest from a host of Championship and League One clubs – including the Blues, who are keen to bolster their defensive ranks.