Birmingham City: May 2008 - news archive

Alex McLeish's top priority is to bring a new striker to Birmingham this summer following Mikael Forssell's exit to Hannover.

Birmingham striker Mikael Forssell has joined Bundesliga outfit Hannover on a three-year deal, the German outfit has announced.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has confirmed he wants to add "two or three more players" to his squad this summer.

Lee Carsley says Blues will need to match up to the physical demands of the Championship as he prepares for next season.

Arsenal may lead the chase to keep former Birmingham loan striker Mauro Zarate in England.

Cameron Jerome has spoken of his desire to stay and help Birmingham bounce straight back to the Premier League.

Carson Yeung could take full control of Birmingham with his spokesman blaming the current hierarchy for the failed takeover.

Full-back Franck Queudrue has reportedly been told he can leave Birmingham on a free this summer following the club's relegation.

Wigan target Seb Larsson is set to be offered a five-year contract by Birmingham as they bid to keep him at St Andrew's.

Blues boss Alex McLeish hopes Mikael Forssell chooses to stay but admits the matter is out of his hands now.

Wigan and Everton are being linked with a raid on relegated Birmingham for midfielder Olivier Kapo but Blues do not have to sell.

Boss Alex McLeish has promised Maik Taylor first-team football if he signs a new two-year deal with Birmingham.