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BBC Football - Birmingham sign Hart and Espinoza

Birmingham sign Manchester City keeper Joe Hart on a season-long loan and land Ecuadorian defender Giovanny Espinoza.

BBC Football - Birmingham recruit defender Dann

Birmingham City sign defender Scott Dann from Coventry City for an undisclosed fee.

Club Call - Benitez deal could be huge

Birmingham could break their transfer record if they secure a 9million deal to sign Ecuador international Christian Benitez.

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Freebetting.net - Birmingham vs Wolves

Coca Cola Championship derby and the clash of the two leading teams comes at just the right time as the things are starting to unfold. The fact is that Birmingham are under more pressure than the Wolves as Reading and Sheffield are behind their back lurking, while the leaders are even five points ahead. Relaxed Wolves could use the fact that Blues are not so impressive at home lately. Don’t forget that this is not only league derby but also local derby of old neighbours…

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Eurosport - Dann desperate to develop

Birmingham newcomer Scott Dann is hoping to tap into the knowledge of manager Alex McLeish and assistant Roy Aitken to help him develop as a defender.

Club Call - Bowyer hopes maintained by Blues

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish remains confident Lee Bowyer will sign permanently with Blues this summer as he strengthens his midfield.

Daily Mail - Queen of WPS joins tribute to King of Pop as Marta shows why she’s No 1

England striker Eniola Aluko helped Saint Louis side to victory over Sky Blue FC, but it was Los Angeles who caught the eye with an impressive win - and a tribute to Michael Jackson.

SkySports - McLeish reveals Bowyer hope

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is keen to conclude a deal for Lee Bowyer and bring in further new faces.

SkySports - McLeish admits Bale interest

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish concedes Gareth Bale is a player he is keeping an eye on.

SkySports - McLeish grateful to board

Alex McLeish has thanked his Birmingham bosses for making so much money available in the transfer window.

Match reports

Sunday Mercury - Reading 1, Birmingham City 2: We are Premier League!

Kevin Phillips was the hero as his second-half winner sent Birmingham back to the Barclays Premier League.