Birmingham City have endured a challenging campaign to date as they look to make a statement on the rise from League One. BCFC talked a big game and spent well in the summer transfer window but have perhaps underperformed a bit to date.
The Blues sit 13th in the table, five points off the play-off spots. With just one win in the last five, Chris Davies will be determined to oversee an upturn in form.
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The Birmingham City squad was built for Championship football over the 2024/25 campaign and they only strengthened further in the summer. However, as January nears, more additions are being targeted.
Football Insider claims that three new signings are wanted at St. Andrew’s in the upcoming transfer window. Another striker, a midfielder and left-back cover are set to be sought by the Blues.
The positions Birmingham City want to strengthen with three signings eyed
There will be intrigue over the positions targeted by Birmingham City ahead of January.
Left-back is not a surprise. Alex Cochrane has been the only natural in that position due to Lee Buchanan’s continued injury absence, so some cover and competition is required there when the transfer window comes around.
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Tommy Doyle joined Tomoki Iwata, Paik Seung-ho and Marc Leonard as the main central midfield options in the summer. Japanese star Iwata has successfully shifted to right-back though, so it is not a surprise another addition is on the radar there.
Striker will be the position of most contention given the £10m Kyogo Furuhashi move in the summer and Marvin Ducksch’s presence. The German has formed a solid partnership with Jay Stansfield through the middle but Furuhashi is yet to score in the Championship.
Lyndon Dykes has expressed a desire to play regularly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Perhaps an addition is wanted to pave the way for him to move on from BCFC.
Decisive January transfer window nears for Birmingham City
Birmingham City will be one of several Championship sides viewing January as a huge opportunity. Multiple clubs in the mid-table and play-off chasing pack will feel a handful of additions could be the difference between mediocrity and success.
Birmingham City – Championship table
Of those sides, BCFC should be best placed to make notable January moves. Their financial backing is no secret and the ownership are more than willing to splash the cash.
Three signings across the attack, midfield and defence could give the Blues the depth they need to charge towards the top six in the New Year.
Departures are also likely with numerous players eager for more action.