The Manchester United legend was appointed Blues boss back in October but only managed to win just two games during his time in charge.
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The Midlands side’s current Chinese owners are said to be open to selling a share in the club and hand over the running to new directors, with Lopez interested in the taking control.
Phil Foden also netted in the first half as 2019 winners City began their latest cup quest with a routine victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side booked their spot in the EFL Cup final with a 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday night, while Birmingham will enter the contest off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
The Rams, according to reports, are closing in on the signing of Ibe, with the Liverpool Academy product currently undergoing a medical.
Attacker Enobakhare, who left Wolves by mutual agreement last month, had been on the look-out for his next career move after struggling to force his way into Nuno Espirito Santo’s thoughts.
West Brom looked rusty on their return to action after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with their profligacy in front of goal proving costly
Sergio Aguero’s second-half goal proved enough for holders Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0, but they made hard work of reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is stepping up his recovery from a calf injury, but Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth round meeting with Birmingham City will come too early for him.
The Nigeria international missed the Foxes’ previous three games against Wigan Athletic, West Ham United and Aston Villa after struggling to overcome a knee injury he suffered in January
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported Southampton paid Birmingham 15 million pounds ($18.95 million) for the 22-year-old forward, who was short-listed for the Championship player of the year last season.
The 60-year-old former Rangers, Birmingham City and Aston Villa manager started a second spell in charge in February last year but has been under pressure because of recent poor results and performances.
English soccer clubs Birmingham City and Aston Villa have been charged with failing to control their players in a heated derby match last weekend, the English Football Association said on Thursday.
The 21-year-old, who joined the Reds from MK Dons at the age of 14, spent last season on loan at Fulham and scored four times in 22 league matches.
Playoff spots and relegation places will also go down to the wire on May 6 when every team in England’s second tier plays
Blues chiefs are said to be on the lookout for a fifth manager in 16 months after growing restless with the club’s form under Cotterill.
The 70-year-old took over at St Andrew’s towards the end of last season with the Blues deep in relegation trouble but managed to keep them up on a dramatic final day
Onazi is still keen on joining the Blues and told Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik that he is in talks with Harry Redknapp.
The Football Association turned down a first application for a work permit for Onazi last week
Birmingham City are one of a number of teams to have shown an interest in the 20-year-old forward, who has made no secret of his desire to leave Belgian side KAS Eupen this summer