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da wazamba： When fresh faces arrived in Birmingham City’s boardroom last year, they brought with them a refreshing optimism, but after that ‘promise’ of £40 million to spend in the summer, a quiet transfer window has augmented some doubt from the St Andrews faithful surrounding much needed squad enhancement.
Blues acting Chairman Peter Pannu spoke this week about his vision for the club and how work to enhance the squad will continue in earnest with long-term stability in mind. Despite this meticulous approach contrasting greatly with their blasé entrance back in October it serves as a pleasant reminder that Blues’ will only spend if they feel the deal is right.
The January window, was a frustrating one for the Midlands outfit with the only additions being Michel for 3 million pounds and Craig Gardner from neighbours Aston Villa for the same fee. It was anticipated that they would benefit most from Yeung’s money when the summer activities began.
Serbian striker Nikola Zigic and Ben Foster have been installed for 6 million pounds apiece but even McLeish has moved swiftly to express the need to heighten the quality of his squad as opposed to replacing Joe Hart and the decision not to re-sign Ecuadorian Christian Benitez with the two deals he has done so far.
As all fans know, numerous links and unremitting rumours are just that until a player actually puts pen to paper and it is understandable that with 12 days until the new season kicks off Birmingham’s fans will be getting twitchy.
Crystal Palace’s Nathaniel Clyne and Wigan’s Charles N’Zogbia have been linked with moves to St Andres’ all summer long whilst it appears Moussa Dembele remains one of Alex McLeish’s top targets. As yet nothing has materialised.
However, perhaps this is reflective of the current market as aside from Manchester City spending money on new signings like it is going out of fashion not many other clubs have dug deep into their pockets which map help allay fears that Yeung’s money is simply not there.
January saw the lowest transfer spending since the mid-season window opened in 2003 coming in at £30m and it appears clubs are tightening their belts with regards to signing new players.
One thing is for sure – Birmingham City will not be held to ransom by other clubs inflated demands. The proposed deal for N’Zogbia hit a snag when Wigan Athletic asked Blues to stump up £2 million more than their £8 million bid which serves to highlight that whilst they look to go from strength to strength financially sensible deals and working within a good infrastructure is at the top of the pecking order.
Pannu insists the work to bring in new faces is being done and he said:
“Our manager, Alex McLeish, works very closely with the Board and we are, of course, committed to taking this club forward on and off the pitch. We are working hard, day in, day out, to that end.
“All of us want to enhance the squad and we will continue to do so within the budgets the club has set that ensure a financially secure long-term future and work within the framework and spirit of the ‘financial fair play’ rules that are being introduced in football.
I am sure that arrivals will soon come to St Andrews at the right price, but patience is the virtue required by some sections of the Blues faithful who have moved to question the colour of Yeung’s money.