ST Patrick’s Athletic midfielder Keith Fahey has signed a pre-contract agreement with Birmingham and will join the Coca-Cola Championship side on a three-and-a-half-year deal on January 2, 2009.

Birmingham have been quick to quash speculation linking James McFadden with a move to Rangers.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish refused to be drawn on reports linking him with Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson.

Skysports.com understands Birmingham are keeping tabs on Rangers winger Alan Gow.

Skysports.com understands three Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Nikola Zigic.

Acrimony continues to build between Steve Bruce and his former club Birmingham after the now Wigan boss made a mockery of suggestions that The Blues have gone forward since Alex McLeish replaced him at St Andrews.