Source: Team_Talk
Blues want Glory reported to FIFA
Glory coach Dave Mitchell confirmed the Australian A-League outfit were interested in securing the services of the former England striker, who has only recently returned to action after being sidelined with a hamstring problem.
Mitchell also revealed he was preparing to meet either Phillips or his agent during an upcoming trip to England when he would watch the 35-year-old in action against fellow Championship promotion hopefuls Wolves on April 6.
Talking of the club's interest in Phillips, Mitchell said: "That's not a rumour, that's a fact. He's under contract but I have made some enquiries about him and he's a good player.
"He's old but he's very quick still, quick and darty. He has kept himself fit and he's a fit person and he's scoring goals in the Championship regularly for Birmingham, so if we get him, he'd be a great asset."
Birmingham chairman David Gold insisted on Wednesday afternoon he was unaware of any interest from the Australian club.
And an official statement released by the Midlands outfit on Thursday has confirmed they have had no interest in their leading goalscorer, who penned a two-year deal only last summer.
The statement read: "Birmingham City FC can confirm that they have received no approach from any club regarding Kevin Phillips, and that they would not welcome any.
"In light of recent comments made by the manager of Perth Glory in today's press in respect of our player, who he acknowledges is under contract, we will be asking the FA to put a representation to FIFA on the club's behalf in respect of Australian club Perth Glory and their recent press claims over Kevin Phillips.
"The club will be asking FIFA to look for a potential breach of FIFA Article 17.5 and possibly Article 18.3 in respect of Perth Glory's recent claims which clearly states that a club should not act in a manner designed to induce a breach of contract between a professional and a club to facilitate a transfer.
"And that a club should also inform the player's current club in writing before entering into negotiations with a player, and a club is only able to do so providing the player's contract with his current club is due to expire in six months."
