McLeish revives interest in Babel

08 June 2010 22:38
irmingham boss Alex McLeish has made Ryan Babel and Fabrizio Miccoli his top summer transfer targets - but also wants James McArthur.[LNB] McLeish has a sizeable warchest with which to strengthen his St Andrew's squad this summer - and is ready to spend £8million on Reds forward Babel, who is likely to see who is appointed as Rafa Benitez's successor at Anfield before making a decision on his future.[LNB]Babel fell out of favour under Benitez on Merseyside, but if the cash-strapped Reds accept an offer from Blues, the Dutch winger could well be interested in a move to the Midlands following last season's impressive campaign.[LNB]McLeish, meanwhile, is also tracking highly-rated Hamilton midfielder McArthur - but faces competition from Wigan, Leeds, Cardiff and Rangers. [LNB]Wigan had been the favourites to sign the 22-year-old having signed his former Hamilton team-mate James McCarthy last summer. [LNB]But his agent Willie McKay said: "There are a few clubs who have made their interest known to Hamilton, and we're waiting to see what happens next." Palermo striker Miccoli, however, is McLeish's main target.[LNB]Birmingham have already had an initial approach for Miccoli rejected and they hope to tempt Palermo into selling the 30-year-old by offering £4million, claims the Daily Mail.

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