New lease of life: Foster will move to St Andrew's
for £6m
Birmingham have agreed a £6million deal with Manchester
United for goalkeeper Ben Foster.
The two clubs held talks over the weekend and have
struck a deal for the 27-year-old with a basic £4million being paid
up front and the rest added according to performances and
international caps.
It ends a period of frustration for Foster who has struggled in
the shadow of Edwin van der Sar and realised his days were numbered
with United scouting Manuel Neuer at Schalke and, number one
target, Hugo Lloris of Lyon in recent weeks.
Foster said his goodbyes to teammates at Carrington on Saturday
and will look forward to regular football at Birmingham from next
season.
Birmingham also hope to sign Rangers striker Kris Boyd over the
next few weeks on a free transfer.
