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Birmingham City transfer audit: The risk, the obvious signing and a January gamble worth taking

Birmingham City will go into another transfer window three months from now

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Birmingham City transfer audit: The risk, the obvious signing and a January gamble worth taking
Key Things to Know
  • Alex Dicken argues Birmingham City should consider signing a proven striker and centre-back cover in January.
  • The writer notes Blues missed out on signing Joe Gelhardt to strengthen the number 10 position.
  • Blues signed winger Liam Millar on loan from Hull City during the summer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Birmingham Live's Alex Dicken evaluates Birmingham City's squad depth, arguing that manager Chris Davies may need to target a proven striker and additional defensive cover in January. While praising the club's wide options after signing Liam Millar on loan from Hull City, Dicken identifies centre-back depth and the attacking positions as key areas of concern.

Dicken highlights that the squad currently relies on only three senior central defenders and missed out on signing attacking midfielder Joe Gelhardt. He suggests that if Blues remain in promotion contention, investing in an established number nine could provide the necessary firepower to achieve Davies' target of 70 league goals.

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