Birmingham City: January 2010 Archives

Birmingham have pulled the plug on a move to sign Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko and Fiorentina are now keen.

Tottenham were denied victory at St Andrews' after Liam Ridgewell's late strike cancelled out Jermaine Defoe's opener.

Birmingham have pulled out of a reported £4million deal to take Lens striker Aruna Dindane to St Andrews.

New signing Craig Gardner is looking to make his Birmingham debut against Tottenham at St Andrews on Saturday.

Birmingham's bid to follow up the signing of Aruna Dindane with a swoop for Tottenham forward Roman Pavlyuchenko has been rejected.

Birmingham have allowed Martin Taylor to join Watford on a free transfer, while Gary McSheffrey has joined Leeds United on loan.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish refused to blame his players after their 15-match unbeaten run was ended by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has reiterated that he wants to sign a new striker before the end of the transfer window.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish admits he is focused on adding a striker to his ranks in the January transfer window.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish could name an unchanged line-up for the tenth consecutive league game when his side travel to Chelsea.

Craig Gardner is delighted to have joined his boyhood favourites Birmingham City for £3million from Aston Villa.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish believes Roger Johnson and Scott Dann are good enough to play for England.

Birmingham are interested in Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane with his loan spell from Lens in doubt due to the club's cash problems.

Birmingham may have to move quickly to secure a deal for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko as he faces competition from Russia.

Birmingham look set to hand an FA Cup debut to new midfielder Michel at Everton on Saturday.

Rangers striker Kris Boyd is in Birmingham's sights but a deal is far from certain, boss Alex McLeish has confirmed.

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel could still make a £9million switch to Birmingham City according to the Dutchman's agent.

Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor is a transfer target for Championship side Leicester after recovering from injury.

Blackpool have slapped a £5million price tag on Charlie Adam in a bid to fend off interest from Birmingham.

Birmingham vice-chairman Peter Pannu expects a £3.5million deal for Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner to be completed soon.

Celtic admit Birmingham-target Aiden McGeady could leave in January but only at the right price as they don't want to sell.

Martin O'Neill believes there is little he can do to keep Birmingham target Craig Gardener and expects him to leave Villa soon.

Birmingham look set to win the race for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko and are ready to bid £10million.

Birmingham are reported to be lining up a £5million swoop for Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson.

Birmingham City are planning to offer a new deal to manager Alex McLeish after he expressed a desire to commit his future to the club.

Portsmouth's Premier League clash with Birmingham on Saturday has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at Fratton Park.

Birmingham's new signing Michel looks set to have to settle for a place on the bench as Alex McLeish sticks with the same eleven.

Birmingham's new signing Michel says he is prepared to have to fight for his place in the Blues starting line-up.

Birmingham have joined the race to sign unsettled Tottenham striker Roman Pavlychenko, according to reports.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is reportedly ready to make a renewed attempt to sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko.

Alex McLeish was full of praise for Birmingham's FA Cup goal hero Barry Ferguson after he turned in a "vintage" display against Forest.

Gary McSheffrey is in line for a rare appearance as Birmingham face Nottingham Forest in their FA Cup third round replay tonight.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Birmingham and Stoke they could not afford Black Cats striker Kenwyne Jones.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is having to switch striking targets after being priced out of a move for Sunderland's Kenwyne Jones.

Birmingham will complete the signing of Michel in the next two days once the player has passed a medical.

Manchester United missed out on the chance to go top of the table but came from behind to claim a point at in-form Birmingham.

Defender Stephen Carr will return from suspension for Birmingham's visit of Manchester United to St Andrews on Saturday evening.

Alex McLeish has confirmed that Michel is to sign, but says Birmingham have ended their interest in Ryan Babel and Aiden McGeady.

Birmingham City are trying to lure Kenwyne Jones away from Sunderland after making a shock £9million bid for the striker.

Sporting Gijon have accepted a fee in the region of £2.9million from Birmingham for talented midfielder Michel.

Birmingham have made an approach to Liverpool for Dutch forward Ryan Babel, according to the player's agent.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has said he is prepared to splash the cash if he feels a 'marquee' signing will help the side.

Birmingham are thought to be considering making an £8million offer for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel with the Reds keen to sell.

Alex McLeish has said he won't rule out breaking Birmingham's transfer record if he feels a 'marquee' signing will help the side.

Roberto Martinez believes Charles N'Zogbia won't leave Wigan in January despite interest from Birmingham City.

Birmingham have been given the green light to make a move for Craig Gardner after Aston Villa admitted they may be forced to sell.

Birmingham are being linked with a double swoop on Rangers with Steven Davis and Kris Boyd said to be the targets.

Full-back Stephen Carr is suspended for Birmingham's FA Cup trip to Nottingham Forest with fit-again Stuart Parnaby set to replace him.

Birmingham have pulled the plug on a move to sign Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko and Fiorentina are now keen.

Tottenham were denied victory at St Andrews' after Liam Ridgewell's late strike cancelled out Jermaine Defoe's opener.

Birmingham have pulled out of a reported £4million deal to take Lens striker Aruna Dindane to St Andrews.

New signing Craig Gardner is looking to make his Birmingham debut against Tottenham at St Andrews on Saturday.

Birmingham's bid to follow up the signing of Aruna Dindane with a swoop for Tottenham forward Roman Pavlyuchenko has been rejected.

Birmingham have allowed Martin Taylor to join Watford on a free transfer, while Gary McSheffrey has joined Leeds United on loan.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish refused to blame his players after their 15-match unbeaten run was ended by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has reiterated that he wants to sign a new striker before the end of the transfer window.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish admits he is focused on adding a striker to his ranks in the January transfer window.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish could name an unchanged line-up for the tenth consecutive league game when his side travel to Chelsea.