Scouting for Janko! Birmingham boss McLeish renews interest in Austria star

24 February 2010 07:50
Birmingham are continuing to monitor Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko, 26, after sending scouts to watch him last week.[LNB] Janko has scored 67 goals in 92 games for Salzburg and has a one intwo record for Austria. At 6ft 5in, he has been easy to spot forEurope's top scouts but the main concern has been the standard ofAustria's league.[LNB] Birmingham target: McLeish has tracked Austria striker Janko for over a year[LNB] However, his price, reported to be around £6million, represents decent value andat 26 that will only increase if he proves a success in the BarclaysPremier League.[LNB] McLeish has monitored the Austrian for more thana year and knows there will be pressure for success on any striker hebrings in with Carson Yeung's money.[LNB] Birmingham turn to Janko after moves for Pavlyuchenko and Dindane stallBirmingham track £6.5m Janko but loan move for Pavlyuchenko in doubtStoke target Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko to replace James Beattie BIRMINGHAM CITY FC

Source: Daily_Mail