Birmingham City had a hectic summer transfer window, and it appears that the upcoming January transfer window will also be quite eventful. The club has just appointed Wayne Rooney as their new manager, succeeding John Eustace, with the aim of elevating the team to the next level. Shortly after his appointment, rumors started circulating about potential new signings. One report suggests that Rooney might be considering recruiting players from his former club, Derby County.
According to TEAMtalk, Rooney is expected to receive a significant transfer budget in January, and he has his eye on four Derby players: Louie Sibley, Liam Thompson, Max Bird, and Eiran Cashin. Another rumor linked to Rooney’s tenure as manager comes from Alan Nixon, who suggests that Birmingham City is interested in Jack Butland.
Butland, the former England and Manchester United goalkeeper, has been experiencing a career resurgence in Scotland with Rangers. However, Nixon hints that a potential move might have to wait until the next summer.
There’s also speculation surrounding Jordan James, who was linked with a departure last month. The Welsh international may find more playing opportunities under Rooney, despite not being favored by Eustace. However, Birmingham’s Championship rivals, Blackburn Rovers, are rumored to have an interest in James and might consider making a move next year.
Additionally, Birmingham City has recently been associated with an undisclosed player from Cheltenham Town, whom reporter Jon Palmer suggests has been closely observed by the Birmingham team in recent weeks.
Wayne Rooney is set to take charge of his first game as Birmingham City’s manager this weekend. In this match, he’ll face off against his former Manchester United teammate, Michael Carrick, and Carrick’s in-form Middlesbrough side.