The Championship free agents Birmingham City could look at in summer transfer window

Birmingham City and the rest of the Championship will be on the look out for free agents this summer. Blues definitely need help in defence - and once their loan attackers return to their parent clubs, will also be in need of some inspiration up front.

Technical director Craig Gardner has outlined a strategy that will see Blues target their transfer fees at younger players, while being open to bringing in more experienced ones on frees and team-friendly contracts. There’s plenty of talent and know-how set to hit the open market in just a few months.

Here’s a list of EVERY Championship player in the final few months of his contract.

Romal Palmer, 23 - defensive midfielder

Aapo Halme, 23 - centre-back (one-year option)

Keshi Anderson, 26 - winger (one-year option)

Cameron Antwi, 20 - central midfield (one-year option)

Josh Bowler, 22 - winger (one-year option)

Richard Keogh, 35 - centre-back (one-year option)

Gary Madine, 31 - striker (one-year option)

Stuart Moore, 27 - goalkeeper (one-year option)

Jordan Thorniley, 25 - centre-back (one-year option)

Grant Ward, 27 - right midfield

Robbie Brady, 30 - utility

Gary Cahill, 36 - centre-back

Odin Bailey, 22 - attacking midfielder (one-year option)

Jeremie Bela, 28 - winger (one-year option)

Tate Campbell, 19 - defensive midfielder

Adan George, 19 - striker (one-year option)

Renedi Masampu, 22 - left back

Kristian Pedersen, 27 - left back

Ryan Stirk, 21 - central midfielder (one-year option)

Connal Trueman, 25 - goalkeeper

Ben Brereton Diaz, 22 - striker (one-year option)

Danny Butterworth, 22 - striker

Jacob Davenport, 23 - midfielder

Bradley Johnson, 34 - midfielder

Darragh Lenihan, 27 - centre-back

Tyler Magloire, 23 - centre-back

Ryan Nyambe, 24 - right-back

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