McLeish in no rush to splash cash

31 December 2009 11:47
McLeish expects to bring in "two or three players" and is being strongly linked with Charles N'Zogbia (Wigan), Kevin Kuranyi (Schalke 04), Ryan Babel (Liverpool) and Michel (Sporting Gijon).[LNB]But City's flying start in the Premier League - they currently lie seventh - means McLeish will not make any panic buys.[LNB]The former Scotland boss said: "I am sure when you are in, or just about the relegation zone, you start to make rash decisions and panic, and maybe spend more money than you should.[LNB]"I am not a great fan of the January window because it is a panic-buy window.[LNB]"We are in the position where I don't have to spend anywhere near the money that was mentioned when the new owners came in.[LNB]"We can be prudent, do our diligence and try and bring two or three players that will keep us ticking over nicely.[LNB]"Our league position is a bit false because we've punched way above our weight. But we want to try and remain as close as possible to where we are."[LNB]McLeish added: "At the end of the day, normally players only worry about the contract and the package and what the money is.[LNB]"I would like to think we can bring players with a bit of character who want to achieve the way this dressing room is achieving at the moment.[LNB]"People say to me 'Charles N'Zogbia is keen to come' but I've got no comment about that because Charles N'Zogbia is a Wigan player.[LNB]"We've got a number of players under scrutiny at the moment and I'm not going to mention any names because it would be tantamount to tapping up another club's player."[LNB][LNB] Barclays Prem To Be in Top 4 Win Outright: Birmingham 66/1  

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