Birmingham City: July 2008 - news archive

New signing Kemy Agustien has been brought in by Birmingham boss Alex Mcleish with a view to him playing in central midfield.

Birmingham want compensation from Wigan after Blues Academy coach Will Royall made the switch to the JJB Stadium.

Birmingham have completed the signing of Dutch midfielder Kemy Agustien from AZ Alkmaar after he penned a season-long loan deal.

Alex McLeish is hopeful of bringing more new faces to Birmingham this week as AZ Alkmaar's Kemy Agustien is set to join on a loan deal.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is on the look out for new players but remains coy on rumours linking him with Ben Watson.

New Birmingham City forward Marcus Bent has accepted that he will have a fight on his hands to claim a first-team place next season.

Derby midfielder Stephen Pearson has rejected a proposed loan move to Birmingham, according to reports.

Alex McLeish has described Birmingham's attempt to sign FC Brussels midfielder Zola Matumona as "futile".

Liam Ridgewell has pledged his future to Birmingham and says he will not be jumping ship during the summer.

Birmingham captain Damien Johnson will miss the start of the season after deciding on surgery to cure a long-standing back problem.

Birmingham have cooled their interest in signing Derby midfielder Stephen Pearson because of a problem over his fitness.

Birmingham City have opened talks with AZ Alkmaar over a potential loan deal for 21-year-old midfielder Kemy Agustien.

Sebastian Larsson's agent has hit out at Birmingham and hopes his client can still gain a move away from St Andrews.

Birmingham have completed the signing of striker Marcus Bent from Charlton in a deal worth in excess of £1million.

Despite interest from the Premier League, Birmingham chairman David Gold insists Sebastian Larsson will not be sold this summer.

Birmingham are closing in on the signing of Marcus Bent after the Charlton striker snubbed a move to Cardiff City.

Alex McLeish has confirmed that Wigan target Olivier Kapo has told him he wants to leave Birmingham this summer.

Birmingham are rivalling QPR for Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson but both clubs have been told to increase their offers.

Daniel de Ridder has urged Steve Bruce to return to his old club Birmingham again to sign former team-mate Olivier Kapo.

Birmingham have completed the signing of West Brom striker Kevin Phillips, who has penned a two-year deal at St Andrews.

Birmingham are believed to be lining up a move for Reading striker Dave Kitson, while West Brom's Kevin Phillips could also join Blues.

Birmingham look set to complete the signing of West Brom striker Kevin Phillips on a two-year deal.

Celtic must make a massive offer if they want Birmingham forward James McFadden, says Blues boss Alex McLeish.

Wigan face competition from Marseille for Birmingham midfielder Olivier Kapo who has failed to report for pre-season with the Blues.

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips is ready to quit West Brom for a sensational switch to neighbours Birmingham, according to reports.

The futures of Olivier Kapo and Franck Queudrue at Birmingham appear to be in doubt after they failed to turn up for pre-season.

Wigan have snapped up Dutch star Daniel De Ridder following his release from Birmingham with the player penning a three-year deal.

Winger Daniel de Ridder could be set to link up with Steve Bruce again after having his Birmingham contract cancelled by mutual consent