Birmingham City are reportedly preparing to make a significant financial push in the Championship following their relegation from League One. Backed by their ambitious American ownership group, Shelby Companies Limited, the club is set to offer new signings highly competitive Championship-level wages in a bid to secure an immediate return to the second tier.
Sources suggest that Birmingham could offer key targets weekly wages in the region of £15,000–£25,000 — a considerable sum for the Championship and among the top end for players at this level. This figure significantly exceeds what most League One players would expect and rivals some of the top pay packets outside the Premier League.
The club’s leadership, including CEO Garry Cook and investor Tom Wagner, is believed to be targeting experienced Championship performers and promising young talent, using financial muscle to tempt them to St Andrew’s. With infrastructure investments also underway and a new long-term strategy being implemented, Birmingham are positioning themselves as serious contenders next season.
Such spending signals the club’s determination to quickly bounce back and restore its reputation, even if it means making “eye-watering” financial commitments to attract the right talent. Recruitment this summer will be crucial in shaping their promotion ambitions.
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