Source: Daily_Mail
Birmingham City clinch £400,000 deal for Spartak Moscow captain Martin Jiranek
Birmingham have completed the signing of Spartak Moscow captain Martin Jiranek for £400,000 on a one-year deal.[LNB]The Czech Republic defender, who has 31 international caps, cost Spartak £4.7million in 2004.[LNB]Birmingham boss Alex McLeish said Jiranek's arrival would create competition for places at St Andrews.[LNB] Done deal: Martin Jiranek (right) will create competition for places at Birmingham[LNB]He said: 'We are short at the back with regards to defensive cover. Jiranek has tremendous experience on club, European and international fronts.[LNB]'He is a good presence and his arrival will keep Roger Johnson and Scott Dann on their toes.'[LNB] Alexander Hleb signs for Birmingham on one-year loan with Jean Beausejour to followWolves become Marcus Bent's 14th club in 15 years as striker seals loan from BirminghamBIRMINGHAM CITY FC
