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Taylor agrees Blues stay
Birmingham's veteran shot-stopper Maik Taylor has signed a one-year contract extension at St Andrew's.
Blues eye Fulham duo
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is thought to be preparing a bid for Fulham duo Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky.
McLeish set for striker swoop
Birmingham City are favourites to snap up Kris Boyd after Rangers admitted there was 'no doubt' he will leave Ibrox.
Big Eck making biggest splash in market
Blues boss Alex McLeish is looking to tie-up one or two Bosman deals after making Nikola Zigic his third summer signing.
Blues sign target
Serbian striker Nikola Zigic has passed a medical at St Andrews and completed his move from Valencia.
Striker undergoes medical
Serbian striker Nikola Zigic is reportedly undergoing a medical at St Andrews ahead of completing his £6m from Valencia.
Fee agreed for hitman
Birmingham appear to have won the race for Serbian striker Nikola Zigic after reports claim a £6m fee has been agreed with Valencia.
Zigic linked with Blues switch
Birmingham look to have stolen a march over their Premiership rivals in the race for Serbian international striker Nikola Zigic.
McLeish relaxed over deal
Blues boss Alex McLeish is relaxed about his contract situation at the club and does not see any hold ups once talks begin.
Fresh duo join Hunt race
The list of clubs hoping to take Stephen Hunt from Hull has grown with Everton and Birmingham joining Wolves and West Brom in the race
McLeish deal causing uncertainty
Alex McLeish is anxious that his stalled contract talks don't deter any would-be signings from putting pen to paper at St Andrew's.
Euro target for new Blues ace
Ben Foster says Birmingham should be aiming to qualify for Europe next season after making giant strides this season.
Fresh bid for Blues target
Birmingham are understood to have increased their offer for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, after an original £8m bid was rejected.
Race on for striker
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to go head to head with MicK McCarthy at Wolves as both try and land Burnley's Steven Fletcher.
Defender linked with Blues
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has made a £2.5m move for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky as he tries to add to his squad.
Blues snap up England keeper
Manchester United have confirmed Birmingham have completed the signing of goalkeeper Ben Foster on a three-year deal.
Brum given winger warning
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has warned Birmingham they won't be allowing transfer target Charles N'Zogbia to leave on the cheap.
McLeish after left-back
Birmingham are believed to have made a move for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky with the Cottagers ready to cash in on the left-back.
Spanish signing for Blues
Birmingham have announced young Spanish midfielder Enric Valles will join them on July 1 from Dutch Eredivisie side NAC Breda.
Rivals eye Benitez deal
West Ham may be ready to offer rejected Birmingham City loan star Christian Benitez the return to the Premier League he craves.
McLeish close to first deal
Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is close to securing a deal for Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster after agreeing a £5m fee.
Blues linked with French ace
Birmingham are thought to be keen on Lyon's Sidney Govou but they face competition from West Ham.
Blues release hitman
Birmingham City have chosen not to take up the option to sign Christian 'Chucho' Benitez on a permanent deal.
Blues in N'Zogbia rumour
Birmingham City are reportedly lining up a bid for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia as they look to strengthen this summer.
Blues ace reveals run-in form dip reasons
James McFadden claims Birmingham lost Premier League points in the run-in due to the threat of relegation no longer hanging over them.
Trevor urges Blues to be clever over McLeish
Birmingham legend Trevor Francis has urged the club's board to get manager Alex McLeish tied to down to a new long-term contract.
Foster gets Hart backing
Loan star Joe Hart has backed Ben Foster to successfully fill his goalkeeping role at Birmingham if he signs for the club this summer.
Enquiries made for strike duo
Birmingham City are believed to have made enquiries about the availability of West Ham striker Carlton Cole and Fulham's Bobby Zamora.
McFadden lavishes praise on Blues
James McFadden claims Birmingham have had a 'fantastic' Premier League season after clinching a ninth-placed finish and 50 points.
Foster to follow Hart blueprint
Goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed that he aims to emulate Joe Hart's success at Birmingham as he closes in on a £4million move.
Blues boss wants target man
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admitted his side struggled to cope with Bolton's Kevin Davies and hinted he wants a target man.
McLeish raids English giants
Birmingham are believed to have agreed a £6million deal for Man Utd keeper Ben Foster after resigning themselves to losing Joe Hart.
Rivals in for Scottish centre-back
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has joined Birmingham City's Alex McLeish on the trail of £1million-rated Dundee Utd defender Gary Kenneth.
Keeper target gives McLeish the blues
Birmingham look set to miss out on Notts County keeper Kasper Schmeichel with Bayern Munich in pole position for his signature.
Veteran keeper wanted
Burnley are reportedly lining up a swoop for Birmingham keeper Maik Taylor as Brian Laws looks to reshape his squad for next season.
Boss eyes Long deal
Reading star Shane Long is the latest striker to be linked with a summer move to Birmingham City as Alex McLeish seeks extra firepower.
Striker bid mooted
Birmingham City are reportedly planning a bid for Fulham hotshot Bobby Zamora as they look to strengthen for next season.
Boss weighs up keeper options
Ben Foster is emerging as Birmingham City's number one choice for the goalkeeper's jersey if Joe Hart fails to return next season.
Carsley wants cash splashed
Birmingham City midfielder Lee Carsley is calling on the club's board to make funds available to let Alex McLeish strengthen the squad.
Striker's future to be resolved - McLeish
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has admitted that Christian Benitez's future at the club hangs in the balance.


