Read on for four Championship previews ahead of Saturday’s 10-match Boxing Day slate, where leaders Norwich travel to fellow promotion hopefuls Watford after Nottingham Forest host Birmingham City while Queens Park Rangers and Reading both target home victories too. Continue reading “Championship Previews: Watford vs Norwich headlines 10-match Boxing Day slate”
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Dortmund complete £23m signing of Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Birmingham City’s midfield wonderkid Jude Bellingham, having earlier agreed a £23m transfer fee. The England under-17 international signs a long-term contract and will be part of the first-team picture under Lucien Favre for 2020-21.
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Championship Previews: West Brom host Derby, Millwall and Swansea among sides in action
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There’s a packed fixture schedule midweek as the Championship season intensifies, with title challengers West Brom set to face promotion hopefuls Derby County. Elsewhere, Millwall and Swansea are among the sides in action on Wednesday. Continue reading “Championship Previews: West Brom host Derby, Millwall and Swansea among sides in action”
Championship previews: Fulham host Brentford, West Brom entertain Birmingham
Read two match previews as the Championship is set to return this weekend, with a west London derby on show while West Brom can go top – at least momentarily – with a win over their local rivals Birmingham City later on Saturday. Continue reading “Championship previews: Fulham host Brentford, West Brom entertain Birmingham”
Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham
According to reports, the Bundesliga giants are edging closer to a €35m (£30.3m) move for one of England’s hottest prospects – fending off Premier League interest in the process. Continue reading “Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham”
Birmingham City: Where do they go from here, following Redknapp sacking?
After their contentious decision to relieve Harry Redknapp of his managerial duties so early into the new campaign, what’s next for Birmingham City going forward? How do they arrest their slump and avoid another relegation battle like last term?
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Progress report: Krystian Bielik
Since his 19th birthday at the start of January this year, it’s fair to say that Bielik has continued to progress at a rapid rate and his performances have thankfully not gone unnoticed.
Birmingham confirm Bielik loan capture
In the aftermath of their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Reading, Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola publicly revealed that Arsenal u23s captain Krystian Bielik will be joining on a loan deal until the end of the current campaign.
Reports: Leicester activate Demarai Gray’s £3.75m release clause, medical complete
According to reports in both the BBC and Sky Sports over the last 24 hours, Premier League side Leicester City have activated Demarai Gray‘s release clause – which is believed to be £3.75million pounds.
The 19-year-old winger, currently at Championship club Birmingham City, was left out of his side’s matchday squad to face Brentford yesterday – meaning that the Blues were without him for the first time this campaign in all competitions.
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