Birmingham get 40m transfer pot

Published : 15 Oct 2009 14:19:06

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has been promised up to £40m to spend on players in the January transfer window by the club's new owner Carson Yeung. The Hong Kong billionaire made the announcement at his first media conference at St Andrew's since completing his £81.5m takeover. "My first plan is to support the club for about £20-£40m for players and wages in January," said Yeung. "I want to make Birmingham City as big as possible and will support Alex." And McLeish earlier insis.... read more