Birmingham City's staff and players this week departed the United Kingdom for Austria.
Blues' pre-season schedule begins in Austria where they will play FC Paderborn in a pre-season friendly.
A 27-man squad has been taken over but there is no place for Juninho Bacuna who is expected to join Sivasspor, whilst Manny Longelo is in talks about a proposed move to Barnsley. Academy graduate Alfie Chang didn't make the trip either but he's just continuing to work with the club's medical staff as he recovers from a long-term injury.
Birmingham's four summer signings; Ryan Allsop, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Alfie May and Emil Hansson have all headed over and they will integrate with the players that came before them. Head coach Chris Davies will run the rule over a couple of players who could still leave St Andrew's before the start of the 2024/25 League One season.
Such is the nature of the transfer window, Birmingham have been linked with various different players, with some having substance behind it, whilst others are using the Birmingham name to attract more attention. The board are giving everything Chris Davies needs to be a success and have already backed him in the market after fees were exchanged for their signings.
As just a bit of fun, popular simulation game Football Manager has predicted what will happen from now until September. They think Birmingham will sell Jordan James, whilst also spending some money themselves. Flick through, courtesy of BonusCodeBets to see the 12 transfers they think take place.

1. In: Jordan Brown from Leyton Orient - £325k
A 23-year-old defensive midfielder that has been with Orient since 2022. He's just come off his first season in League One, where he got three goals and two assists. | Getty Images
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2. In: Joe Gelhardt from Leeds - loan
Only played in the Premier League and the Championship. Played for Leeds, Wigan and Sunderland. Not really a big part of Daniel Farke's plans at Elland Road. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

3. In: Troy Parrott from Spurs - loan
Scored 17 goals in 29 games for Excelsior in the Eredivisie. Unlikely though as he's undergoing a medical with AZ Alkmaar on a deal worth 8m euros. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

4. In: CJ Hamilton - £1mil
Only signed a new deal with Blackpool last season. Under contract until 2026. A 29-year-old that played as a right wing-back for the Seasiders last season. | Getty Images
