Source: Team_Talk
Reds are studying Babel bid - Agent
McLeish is understood to have had a £9million offer rejected by the Reds for the 23-year-old striker who finds himself on the periphery at Anfield.[LNB]The Holland international has started just three Premier League games this season as he has primarily been used as a substitute.[LNB]Although Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is eager to raise funds for his own transfer targets this month, the Blues will need to bid a figure closer to the £11.5million paid to Ajax for Babel in 2007.[LNB]Speaking to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Babel's agent Winnie Haatrecht said: "We know that Liverpool is seriously thinking about the offer from Birmingham.[LNB]"We would consider a deal if both clubs come to an agreement.[LNB]"In general Ryan wants to succeed at Liverpool, but if the people at Anfield conclude it's better he leaves, we have to think about the next chapter in his career.[LNB]"We will look then to the team, the perspectives of the club and Ryan, as well as a meeting with the manager."[LNB]With new owner Carson Yeung apparently providing a transfer budget of £40million, City boss Alex McLeish is naturally being linked with a welter of players.[LNB]McLeish is also believed to have failed with a £10million offer for Celtic winger Aiden McGeady, whilst he is rumoured to be poised to return to former club Rangers to prise away striker Kris Boyd.[LNB][LNB] Birmingham v Man. Utd. Click here to bet.
