It has already been a hectic summer for Birmingham City as they prepare for the new Championship season.
Six new faces have arrived with a permanent deal for former loan star Dion Sanderson topping the bill but there have been some eye-catching additions elsewhere. Manchester United youngster Ethan Laird and Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts have both agreed to form part of John Eustace’s squad and Krystian Bielik has returned to the club after a spell with Derby County.
Winger Siriki Dembele has joined from Premier League club Bournemouth and Japan international Koji Miyoshi completed a free transfer switch from Belgian club Royal Antwerp.
But what comes next for Eustace? Could the Blues consider a venture into the free transfer market and make a move for a player that departed their former club earlier this month after their contracts came to an end? BirminghamWorld assesses nine free transfer options available to Eustace and the Blues hierarchy.
1. Nine Championship free agents
Photo: Lewis Storey
2. Axel Tuanzebe
After spending last season at Stoke City, the former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender is currently without a club - although reportedly has interest from several suitors. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Han-Noah Massengo
The talented midfielder bid farewell to Bristol City earlier this month and is highly in-demand. The Robins are likely to receive compensation for the 22-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Auxerre. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Britt Assombalonga
The former Middlesbrough striker spent last season with Turkish club Adana Demirspor and Watford, before leaving the latter earlier this month. Photo: Tom Dulat/Getty Images