Birmingham City: June 2009 Archives

Alex McLeish has thanked City's board for financing the moves he has made in the transfer market this summer.

Alex McLeish has confirmed Birmingham are interested in Barry Ferguson but insists there is 'work to be done' on a potential deal.

Birmingham will face German sides Stuttgart and Augsburg plus Saudi Arabians Al-Hilal during their tour of Austria next month.

Birmingham are interested in Monaco's France Under-21 striker Frederic Nimani and Scotland midfielder Barry Ferguson.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says he is happy with the signing of Giovanny Espinoza and has denied there has been a fall out.

Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has promised three more signings after Roger Johnson's £5m move from Cardiff.

Birmingham are expected to complete the signing of Cardiff defender Roger Johnson once personal terms have been agreed.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to renew his interest in Celtic's Bobo Balde but faces a battle with Burnley for his signature.

Birmingham are holding contract talks with Roger Johnson after agreeing a fee with Cardiff for the defender.

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has joined Birmingham for a season long loan deal after losing his top spot at Eastlands.

Birmingham are understood have agreed to pay Cardiff £2m up front for defender Roger Johnson, who will cost £5m overall.

Joe Hart could leave Manchester City next week with the keeper close to completing a season-long loan switch to Birmingham.

Blues have been given no encouragement by Toulouse to sign tough Argentinian centre back Mauro Cetto.

Cardiff are waiting for Birmingham to come back to them with an improved offer for the services of central defender Roger Johnson.

Birmingham City chairman David Gold hopes to sort out a deal "quickly" to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Birmingham are ready to swoop for Ecuador defender Giovanny Espinoza, who is due to arrive in England to wrap up a deal.

Newcastle defender David Edgar is closing in on a move to Birmingham after deciding to leave St James' Park following relegation.

David Murphy says Blues have learned from their last Premiership season and the top flight will suit them more than the Championship.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has confirmed he is interested in signing Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson this summer.

Birmingham's only home pre-season game this summer with be against Sporting Gijon on August 8.

Cardiff have reportedly accepted Birmingham's improved £5m bid for centre-half Roger Johnson.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has expressed his delight after signing Birmingham right-back Stephen Kelly on a three-year contract.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey insists Scott Dann's decision to join Birmingham is not a major setback to Mick McCarthy's plans.

Birmingham are now being linked with a swoop for Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora and Newcastle defender David Edgar.

Fulham have been told they must pay over £3million if they want to sign Marc-Antoine Fortune from French side Nancy.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is being tipped to continue his spending spree with moves for Oguchi Onyewu and Giovanny Espinoza.

Birmingham chairman David Gold admits he is extremely happy to have completed the signing of Scott Dann from Coventry.

Coventry captain Scott Dann has joined Birmingham for £3.5m ahead of Wolves after agreeing personal terms.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is reportedly weighing up a £3.5million move for Coventry City defender Scott Dann.

City look set to make a move for want-away Reading winger Stephen Hunt, who is eager to seal a move to the Premier League.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is believed to be discussing a long-term deal with Birmingham City and not just a one-season loan.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has made a move for Newcastle United defender David Edgar.

Birmingham have reportedly tested Cardiff's resolve over keeping Roger Johnson by making a new £5m bid.

USA defender Oguchi Onyewu has not joined Birmingham despite reports, but he is looking to return to England.

Birmingham have made Ghanaian international Samuel Yeboah their latest transfer target and the striker says he is 'praying' for a move.

Birmingham are understood to be lining up an improved offer for Roger Johnson, after Cardiff rejected their first bid.

Bolton are reported to have joined Birmingham in the race to sign Argentine star Lucas Biglia, who is valued at £6million.

Coventry are reportedly set to snub Birmingham's offer of Gary McSheffrey and cash for highly-rated central defender Scott Dann.

Sebastian Larsson's future at Birmingham City is still in doubt as contract talks yet to be resolved with Blackburn ready to pounce.

Birmingham City have had a £3.5million bid for Cardiff City defender Roger Johnson turned down and have been warned off the player.

Birmingham have completed the club record signing of Ecuadorian striker Christian Benitez on a three-year deal from Santos Laguna.

Birmingham and Wolves are set to battle it out for the signature of Bolton defender Danny Shittu, who looks set to leave the Reebok.

Birmingham could break their transfer record if they secure a £9million deal to sign Ecuador international Christian Benitez.

Alex McLeish has thanked City's board for financing the moves he has made in the transfer market this summer.

Alex McLeish has confirmed Birmingham are interested in Barry Ferguson but insists there is 'work to be done' on a potential deal.

Birmingham will face German sides Stuttgart and Augsburg plus Saudi Arabians Al-Hilal during their tour of Austria next month.

Birmingham are interested in Monaco's France Under-21 striker Frederic Nimani and Scotland midfielder Barry Ferguson.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says he is happy with the signing of Giovanny Espinoza and has denied there has been a fall out.

Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has promised three more signings after Roger Johnson's £5m move from Cardiff.

Birmingham are expected to complete the signing of Cardiff defender Roger Johnson once personal terms have been agreed.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to renew his interest in Celtic's Bobo Balde but faces a battle with Burnley for his signature.

Birmingham are holding contract talks with Roger Johnson after agreeing a fee with Cardiff for the defender.

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has joined Birmingham for a season long loan deal after losing his top spot at Eastlands.

Birmingham are understood have agreed to pay Cardiff £2m up front for defender Roger Johnson, who will cost £5m overall.

Joe Hart could leave Manchester City next week with the keeper close to completing a season-long loan switch to Birmingham.

Blues have been given no encouragement by Toulouse to sign tough Argentinian centre back Mauro Cetto.

Cardiff are waiting for Birmingham to come back to them with an improved offer for the services of central defender Roger Johnson.

Birmingham City chairman David Gold hopes to sort out a deal "quickly" to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Birmingham are ready to swoop for Ecuador defender Giovanny Espinoza, who is due to arrive in England to wrap up a deal.

Newcastle defender David Edgar is closing in on a move to Birmingham after deciding to leave St James' Park following relegation.

David Murphy says Blues have learned from their last Premiership season and the top flight will suit them more than the Championship.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has confirmed he is interested in signing Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson this summer.

Birmingham's only home pre-season game this summer with be against Sporting Gijon on August 8.

Cardiff have reportedly accepted Birmingham's improved £5m bid for centre-half Roger Johnson.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has expressed his delight after signing Birmingham right-back Stephen Kelly on a three-year contract.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey insists Scott Dann's decision to join Birmingham is not a major setback to Mick McCarthy's plans.

Birmingham are now being linked with a swoop for Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora and Newcastle defender David Edgar.

Fulham have been told they must pay over £3million if they want to sign Marc-Antoine Fortune from French side Nancy.