According to Hull City's official website, striker Jozy Altidore has been granted a work permit to play for Hull City.

According to Birmingham's official website, Birmingham goalkeeper Artur Kyrsiak was loaned out to Burton Albion for one-month.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham have agreed to a fee for 20-year-old Galway United midfielder/striker James O'Shea. O'Shea will undergo a medical and discuss personal terms with the club.

According to Colin Tattum at the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish admitted that he is interested in Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel. McLeish said,

"I've watched the guy, I don't think that's any secret.

According to Colin Tattum at the Birmingham Mail, businessman Carson Yeung is interested in purchasing the Birmingham club for around £70million. The club issued a statement to the Stock Exchange saying,

"The board of Birmingham notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it has received an approach from Grandtop International Holdings Limited which may or may not lead to an offer for the entire issued share capital of the Company.

UPDATE: According to Birmingham City's official website, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admitted that Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel is still a target. He said,

"We have made some contact (with Sporting Gijon) and I think there are some talks going on.

According to Colin Tattum at the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham City are in the market for a left-back and a centre-back. Several possible centre-backs mentioned are: Bobo Balde, Sol Campbell, and Danny Shittu.

Possible left-backs mentioned in the article include: Armand Traore, Gregory Vignal, and Lee Naylor.

According to Birmingham's official website, Birmingham have signed FC Lens defender Gregory Vignal on a one-year deal, with an added one-year option.