Birmingham make new signing plans

Birmingham chairman David Gold has confirmed that manager Steve Bruce is already working on targets for the January transfer window.

Bruce spent a net £7m in bringing in 12 players during the summer.

Manchester City's former Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell has been linked with the Blues but Gold said: "I don't know everybody on the list.

"Steve is looking for players who will shortly be out of contract and there are a few on his list."

Bruce was trying to bring in a striker right up to when the transfer deadline closed on 31 August and former Monaco striker Mohammed Kallon is currently training with the Blues.

Vassell's days at Eastlands appear to be numbered because he has fallen further down the pecking order since manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's summer transfer activity.

Gold added: "When it's time to spend the money, Steve will come to the club owners and say 'I think this player would strengthen my squad'."