Birmingham sign Butt on loan deal

Birmingham have signed Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt on a season-long loan deal which could lead to a permanent transfer.

The 30-year-old spent just 12 months at St James’ Park having moved from Manchester United for £2m (€2.88m).

He struggled to find his best form for the Magpies and the arrivals of Scott Parker and Emre this summer have pushed him down the midfield pecking order.

Coincidentally, his only goal of the season came against Birmingham in the 2-2 draw at St Andrews last October.