Birmingham City transfer news as Blues permit the permanent move of Josh Williams to League Two Carlisle United

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Carlisle United have completed the signing of Birmingham City's Josh Williams for an undisclosed fee. The defender moves to Brunton Park on a two-and-a-half deal as their 10th signing during the January transfer window.

Carlisle United have taken their tally of January signings into double figures with the arrival of Birmingham City's Josh Williams.

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Birmingham City have confirmed the permanent transfer of defender Josh Williams to League Two side Carlisle United. The 22-year-old, a product of the Blues’ academy, leaves after a 14-year association with the club to pursue new opportunities in full-time football.

Birmingham boss Chris Davies said he had “mixed emotions” after the League One leaders battled out a 1-1 draw with fellow promotion hopefuls Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground.