Source: Team_Talk
Blues launch Konchesky move - Reports
irmingham manager Alex McLeish is reported to have made an offer for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky as he steps up plans for next season.[LNB] The 29-year-old, who has one year to run on his current deal at Craven Cottage, has been a virtual ever-present in the Fulham team since joining from West Ham in 2007.[LNB]But it is believed Roy Hodgson is keen on signing Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey on a permanent basis after joining the club on loan in January, suggesting the Cottagers boss would be willing to do business for Konchesky.[LNB]That has alerted the likes of Birmingham and Bolton and the West Midlands club have stepped up their interest in the twice-capped England international.[LNB]McLeish's side were the surprise packages in the Premier League this season, finishing the campaign in an impressive ninth position and have been in the hunt for a left-back after playing the majority of the season with centre-half Liam Ridgewell filling in.[LNB]David Murphy, the usual left-back, has been injured all season while second-choice Gregory Vignal has not managed to secure a new deal despite spending a season-long spell at City this year.[LNB]Blues have made rapid moves in the transfer market as they prepare for their second successive season in the top-flight with Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster due to sign at St Andrew's in the coming days while former Barcelona youngster Enric Valles will also been arriving in July.[LNB]McLeish has reportedly offered £8million for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia while the Scottish boss has also been linked with moves for Carlton Cole and Kris Boyd in recent weeks.
