Birmingham have confirmed that former Newcastle marksman Obafemi Martins has signed on at St Andrews for the remainder of the season. The Nigeria international has completed his temporary move from Russian outfit Rubin Kazan after obtaining a work permit.
City's acting chairman, Peter Pannu, told the club's official website: "We are thrilled to have secured the three players in this window.
"It represents a comprehensive strengthening and support for our back four in Curtis (Davies), rejuvenation of the midfield in (David) Bentley and further strengthening of the attack line in Martins.
"I am certain these new additions will augment and supplement what we already have and create some competition within the team for places which benefits the whole squad."
Blues boss Alex McLeish has been determined to sign a striker as the club fight to get away from the lower reaches of the Premiership and a lack of goals had been a major factor in their slump down the table.
During a three-year spell with Newcastle, Martins scored 39 goals in 105 appearances for the Magpies.
