Source: Daily_Mail
Birmingham bid again for Blackpool's Charlie Adam
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is expected to continue his pursuit of Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam. [LNB]City are understood to have had an initial offer, believed to be around £2million, rejected for playmaker Adam. [LNB]Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has already indicated he would be surprised if any of his players wanted to leave this month unless one of the leading clubs expressed an interest. [LNB] Charlie in the big-time: Adam (right) is excelling in the Premier League[LNB]But that will not stop McLeish maintaining his interest as he closes in on the loan signing David Bentley from Tottenham, subject to him completing a medical.[LNB]Out of favour: Blues midfielder Michel could soon be on his way out of St Andrew's to AEK Athens[LNB]McLeish also remains optimistic Rangers striker Kenny Miller will moveto St Andrew's despite reports that he has rejected the move.[LNB]The former Scotland boss said: 'We are delighted David has chose us because there were half a dozen other clubs interested and he is a quality player. [LNB]'As for Kenny, he's not said yes or no. He's not knocked us back as some reports have suggested. Let's wait and see.'[LNB] Meanwhile, Birmingham midfielder Michel is wanted by AEK Athens in a loan deal until the end of the season. [LNB]Michel has been unable to earn a first-team spot since his £3m move from Sporting Gijon 12 months ago. [LNB]An indication of how far down the pecking order he has slipped was youngster Jordon Mutch playing ahead of him in Saturday's FA Cup tie with Millwall after returning from a loan spell at Watford.[LNB] Birmingham target Kenny Miller also wanted by Fiorentina and Marseille Rovers return: Derbyshire desperate to link up with Bentley at Birmingham Millwall 1 Birmingham City 4: Derbyshire double tames LionsNick Harris: Birmingham tempting fate with their financial plans [LNB] Explore more:People: David Bentley, Ian Holloway, Charlie Adam, Alex McLeish Places: Birmingham, Scotland
