Birmingham City: July 2010 Archives

Birmingham chairman Carsen Yeung says Alex McLeish is hoping to sign at least three more players this summer.

Birmingham will face a battle to capture target Humberto Suazo, who is keen on a move to England, with Wigan and Sunderland also keen.

Captain Stephen Carr is set to sign a new two-year-deal at Birmingham City ending speculation surrounding his future.

Birmingham have been linked with a £4million move for Barcelona's former Arsenal playmaker Alexsandr Hleb.

Blues boss Alex McLeish is monitoring the Eidur Gudjohnsen situation closely with a view to making a move for the player.

Crystal Palace boss George Burley hopes to keep Nathaniel Clyne, despite Birmingham's interest in the talented young right-back.

James McFadden and Cameron Jerome are both expected to feature in Saturday's pre-season friendly at Derby.

Birmingham are stepping up their interest in AZ Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele with a view to a £5m swoop.

Peter Grant claims his appointment as Alex McLeish's assistant at Birmingham City is beyond his wildest dreams.

Birmingham will not be making a move for Chilean striker Humberto Suazo but AZ Almaar's Moussa Dembele is a target.

Former Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley has rejoined Championship side Coventry City - eight years after leaving them.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has revealed he expects to finalise the terms of his new contract when he returns from China.

Garry O'Connor says he is determined to win a new longer deal with Birmingham and his form in pre-season won't be harming his chances.

Birmingham are refusing to give up in their chase for Crystal Palace full-back Nathaniel Clyne and have lodged a new £2m bid for him.

Ricky Sbragia's decision to reject City's advances may be a blessing in disguise claims Alex McLeish following Peter Grant's arrival.

Birmingham City and West Ham are believed to be wrestling it out for the signature of Argentinian midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme.

Garry O'Connor is being tipped to make an impact at Birmingham by manager Alex McLeish after an injury-plagued season last term.

Birmingham are among the clubs showing an interest in the highly-rated FC Cluj forward Lacina Traore

Barry Ferguson has pledged his future to Birmingham by signing a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2012.

Birmingham have joined the hunt for AZ Alkmaar's £5million rated Belgian striker Moussa Dembele.

Birmingham City have appointed the former West Ham and Celtic assistant Peter Grant as first-team coach

Reports today suggest Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is set make another £8million bid for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel.

Birmingham City striker Garry O'Connor has signed a new six month contract with the option of an extension should he prove his fitness.

Ricky Sbragia has turned down the chance to be Birmingham's new first team coach after deciding to remain as chief scout at Sunderland.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is still looking to bring in another two or three new faces before the start of the season.

Birmingham are continuing their chase for Crystal Palace full-back Nathaniel Clyne despite having a new £1.25m bid turned down.

Ricky Sbragia is emerging as the favourite to replace Roy Aitken as part of Alex McLeish's backroom staff at Birmingham City.

Birmingham chairman Peter Pannu says he is confident Alex McLeish will pen a new deal once they return from the World Cup.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is keen to get negotiations over a new contract at St Andrews over as soon as possible.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has told Birmingham and Sunderland that he wants to keep hold of Charles N'Zogbia.

Newcastle are thought to be leading the race to sign Birmingham City striker James McFadden who could be on his way from St Andrew's.

Reports abroad are linking Bimingham City with a £5.5million move for Ghana World Cup star Andre Ayew.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has ruled out a move to Birmingham and insists he will be staying with the Magpies.

Hopes that Birmingham maybe able to entice Celtic wing ace Aiden McGeady to St Andrews this summer have been dashed by Neil Lennon.

Birmingham could be set to end their interest in Fulham's Bobby Zamora after having a £6m bid for the striker rejected.

Birmingham chairman Carsen Yeung says Alex McLeish is hoping to sign at least three more players this summer.

Birmingham will face a battle to capture target Humberto Suazo, who is keen on a move to England, with Wigan and Sunderland also keen.

Captain Stephen Carr is set to sign a new two-year-deal at Birmingham City ending speculation surrounding his future.

Birmingham have been linked with a £4million move for Barcelona's former Arsenal playmaker Alexsandr Hleb.

Blues boss Alex McLeish is monitoring the Eidur Gudjohnsen situation closely with a view to making a move for the player.

Crystal Palace boss George Burley hopes to keep Nathaniel Clyne, despite Birmingham's interest in the talented young right-back.

James McFadden and Cameron Jerome are both expected to feature in Saturday's pre-season friendly at Derby.

Birmingham are stepping up their interest in AZ Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele with a view to a £5m swoop.

Peter Grant claims his appointment as Alex McLeish's assistant at Birmingham City is beyond his wildest dreams.

Birmingham will not be making a move for Chilean striker Humberto Suazo but AZ Almaar's Moussa Dembele is a target.

Former Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley has rejoined Championship side Coventry City - eight years after leaving them.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has revealed he expects to finalise the terms of his new contract when he returns from China.

Garry O'Connor says he is determined to win a new longer deal with Birmingham and his form in pre-season won't be harming his chances.

Birmingham are refusing to give up in their chase for Crystal Palace full-back Nathaniel Clyne and have lodged a new £2m bid for him.

Ricky Sbragia's decision to reject City's advances may be a blessing in disguise claims Alex McLeish following Peter Grant's arrival.

Birmingham City and West Ham are believed to be wrestling it out for the signature of Argentinian midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme.

Garry O'Connor is being tipped to make an impact at Birmingham by manager Alex McLeish after an injury-plagued season last term.

Birmingham are among the clubs showing an interest in the highly-rated FC Cluj forward Lacina Traore

Barry Ferguson has pledged his future to Birmingham by signing a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2012.

Birmingham have joined the hunt for AZ Alkmaar's £5million rated Belgian striker Moussa Dembele.

Birmingham City have appointed the former West Ham and Celtic assistant Peter Grant as first-team coach

Reports today suggest Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is set make another £8million bid for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel.

Birmingham City striker Garry O'Connor has signed a new six month contract with the option of an extension should he prove his fitness.

Ricky Sbragia has turned down the chance to be Birmingham's new first team coach after deciding to remain as chief scout at Sunderland.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is still looking to bring in another two or three new faces before the start of the season.