Birmingham City can officially start signing players today with the transfer window now open. Their attempt to bring Jhon Solis back to St Andrew’s on a permanent basis is evidence that Blues are still active in the market without Craig Gardner. Chris Davies, the manager, knows what he wants from this summer’s window and Blues still have the recruitment team that Gardner built, which includes head of recruitment Joe Carnall, recruitment data expert Steven Spencer and popular former striker Lukas Jutkiewicz. Davies wants to bring back loanees Solis and Ibrahim Osman, with Solis a sensible move given his Championship experience. Osman is a more difficult transfer to negotiate, with no option to buy and Blues at the mercy of Brighton & Hove Albion. If Blues can re-sign Solis and Osman, Davies has estimated another six players through the door during the summer window, including a goalkeeper, at least one centre-back, a midfielder to replace Tommy Doyle and two new forwards. The signing of a striker is also high up the Blues manager’s list of priorities to provide more competition to August Priske and Jay Stansfield. Marvin Ducksch’s future is also up in the air, with Davies now of the opinion that the profile of Priske – a mobile target man – is the best bet in the Championship. Blues aren’t likely to stand in Ducksch’s way if a suitable offer comes in. Davies has a clear idea of what he wants, and with the transfer window open, Blues are set to make some key signings. The club’s recruitment team is still in place, and they will be working to bring in the right players to strengthen the squad. With the players set to return to pre-season later this month, Blues will be looking to make some key additions to the team. The transfer window is open, and Birmingham City are ready to make their moves. Chris Davies is calling the shots, and he has a clear plan in place. The Blues manager is targeting key positions, including a goalkeeper and centre-back, and he is confident that the club can bring in the right players to strengthen the squad. The next few weeks will be crucial for Birmingham City, as they look to make some key signings and prepare for the new season.