"A window of opportunity or a frustrating distraction? Championship clubs will likely view January in many different ways as clubs across Europe are able to buy, sell and loan players once again. The transfer window can represent a chance to reinforce and retool a squad amid a challenging winter and with late-season ambitions in mind, or leave teams in a weaker position because of poor decision-making, inactivity or simply being at the mercy of those higher in football's food chain."
"Whatever the consequence, every club in the second tier is likely to have a go at something or someone in some capacity before the window shuts on 3 February and the moment passes for another five months. With promotion, play-offs, relegation and general pressure - whether at boardroom or supporter level - in mind, BBC Sport has asked correspondents covering the division's 24 teams what is desired from their respective clubs and whether any business is likely."
"What do Birmingham need in order to realise their ambitions for the 2025-26 season? After a summer window that was, at best, mixed, there are some glaring needs for Blues boss Chris Davies and the club's recruitment team to address. A striker is essential with Kyogo Furuhashi having failed to score in the league and German forward Marvin Ducksch having only shown glimpses of his talent. Defensive cover is needed right across the back four, but the priority there would be a left-sided centre-back."
The January transfer window allows Championship clubs to buy, sell, and loan players until 3 February, offering chances to reinforce squads or risk weakening teams through poor decisions. Clubs will act to support promotion pushes, secure play-off positions, avoid relegation, or respond to boardroom and supporter pressure. Every second-tier club is likely to pursue transfers in some capacity during the window. Birmingham need a striker and defensive reinforcements, especially a left-sided centre-back, after a mixed summer window. Ambitious owners are likely to fund several additions, with potential for three or four signings and precedent transfers noted.
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