The January transfer window isn't too far away now, but we've still got a little over a month until it opens.
Birmingham City will look to use it to help put across Wayne Rooney's plans. He's got a particular way of playing, and you'd expect the former Man United star to wheel and deal by letting a few players go, and bringing in players he thinks
He's still without a win since taking over from John Eustace in controversial circumstances, but at Rooney's unveiling CEO Garry Cook said that he'd be backed within reason in the transfer market. Technical director Craig Gardner plays a big role in transfer discussions, so it'll be interesting what he and Rooney come up with come January.
In the mean time, there's still several players without a club, and are still free agents. Some of Rooney's former United teammates are on the market, and whilst they may have been ambitious before he was appointed, his stature in the game could be a big pull in attracting players to signing for Blues.
A free agent is a cost effective way of signing someone who isn't attached to a club and won't command a fee. The drawback however is that if they're still without a club when we're three months into the season then their match-fitness might not be the greatest, and it might take them a bit of time to get up to speed with the demands of the Championship.
Flick through to see a list of players who could be considered as signings for Birmingham City. Are any of these of interest to you, or do you expect money to be exchanged for players when the window opens?
1. Jesse Lingard
Free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest. He was training with Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq, but his wage remands are reportedly too high.
2. Tariqe Fosu
His contract at Brentford expired in the summer and so far no club has signed him. He's got over 100 games of Championship experience and could be a good back-up option on the wings.
3. Josh Onomah
Released by Preston North End in the summer, and had a trial at Stoke City but remains without a club. More than 100 appearances in the Championship, and also has some experience in the Premier League.
4. Yann M'Vila
Free agent after leaving Olympiacos in the summer. He had a loan spell at Sunderland in the 2015/16 season, and has been training in Lyon whilst being without a club. Photo: Arsenal FC via Getty Images