Birmingham City Signs Grant Hanley from Norwich

Birmingham City has signed Scotland defender Grant Hanley on a short-term contract until the end of the season from Norwich City, marking the club's first signing of the January transfer window. Hanley, who has had limited game time at Norwich this season, expressed enthusiasm about joining Birmingham as they aim for promotion to the Championship. He replaces Dion Sanderson, who was loaned to Blackburn Rovers, providing head coach Chris Davies with additional defensive options. Hanley previously captained Norwich and has significant experience, including 59 caps for Scotland. His move follows a mutual agreement to terminate the final six months of his contract with Norwich, where he made just three appearances in the current season. The transfer aligns with Birmingham's goal of bolstering their squad as they lead League One, striving for a return to the Championship.