Birmingham City news

The defensive duo were identified as affordable options to strengthen Harry Redknapp's backline this summer

The ex-England international has been linked with a move to the Championship club and their boss would be happy to have him on the books

Held in Bangkok for sponsorship reasons, the first-round draw of the competition formerly known as the League Cup was plagued with technical problems

Harry Redknapp had suggested that the former Tottenham defender was looking for a career change, but the 33-year-old insists that is not the case

Former Spurs boss Redknapp has managed the left-back twice before, but made a shocking revelation when asked would he sign him for Birmingham City

The former Tottenham and QPR manager has been parachuted into St Andrews as the club attempts to avoid relegation from the second tier this season

The former Finland international is entering the final years of his career, but insists that he is not ready to leave football just yet

Championship outfit Birmingham are keen on the forward, with Gianfranco Zola expressing an interest in a player currently on loan at Lausanne Sport

The defender, who has also played in the midfield, joins from the Championship side after making 23 appearances for the club this season.

The Birmingham City boss has confirmed that the defender will continue his career in North America.

Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola hinted the defender is considering continuing his career in North America once his contract ends this summer.

The 21-year-old's deal expires at the end of the season and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is keen on the Spaniard getting as much game time as possible