Blues continue Michel talks

14 August 2009 20:54
Birmingham have been among the most active teams in the transfer market over the summer, but McLeish still wants to add three more new faces to his squad.[LNB]Michel has been a long-term target for the Premier League new boys and he impressed during Gijon's pre-season friendly against Blues last weekend.[LNB]Blues boss McLeish remains optimistic of bringing Michel to St Andrew's and hopes the board will allow him to spend more money.[LNB]"We have made some contact and there are talks going on," McLeish said. "But it depends on the finances.[LNB]"We have spent more than the designated budget agreed at the end of the season.[LNB]"I had to do that, the board have seen the difference between last time in the Premier League and now.[LNB]"I would still like to enhance the squad further, whether the board can see themselves fit to do that, it is their decision.[LNB]"He has a lovely touch on the ball and I believe he could be a good asset, but we will be guided by the board's decision."[LNB]Meanwhile, Birmingham have received international clearance for Gregory Vignal and the on-loan full-back is in the squad for Sunday's opening game at champions Manchester United.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk