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Striker deal collapses

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

Dindane deal hits the buffers

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

Gardner in frame for Spurs clash

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

Spurs snub Blues' Pav bid

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

Duo seal St Andrews exits

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

Chelsea defeat no disgrace for Blues

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

McLeish confirms target list

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

McLeish searches for striker

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

Unchanged again for McLeish

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

Cross-city switch delights new-boy

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

Defensive duo tipped for honours

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

McLeish considers Pompey star

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

McLeish targets Pav swoop

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

Midfielder set for cup debut

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

McLeish on striker link

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

Fresh hope in winger chase

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

Taylor exit expected

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

Birmingham told to pay £5m for target

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

Blues close to midfielder deal

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

Cetlic admit winger could leave

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

O'Neill expects Blues target to go

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

McLeish eyes Russian swoop

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

Cats star linked with move

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

McLeish deal on the cards

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.

McLeish won't risk new boy

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.

Midfielder keen to establish himself

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

McLeish steps up striker search

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

Blues consider £6.5m striker bid

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

Boss' delight at midfielder's role

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

Striker set for rare start

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

Striker deal hopes fade

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

Jones chase over

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

La Liga ace closes on switch

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

Stopper back to boost Blues

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

One in - two snubs for McLeish

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

City get ready to pay big for Jones

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

Midfielder fee agreed

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

Anfield ace set to sign

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

McLeish eyes 'marquee' signing

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

McLeish keen on Holland international

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

McLeish won't rule out big name signing

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

Martinez keen to keep Blues target

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

McLeish set for Gardner move

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

Gers duo linked with Blues

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

Blues veteran banned for Cup clash

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

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