No Blues deal for Kallon
12 Sep 2007 - 16:05:22
Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce has decided not to proceed with his attempt to sign former Internazionale striker Mohamed Kallon.
The 27-year-old, who was a free agent following his recent release from AS Monaco, had been training with the Blues for the last ten days.
The Sierra Leone international played and scored in the behind-closed-doors friendly against Kidderminster Harriers but Bruce was concerned that any deal would be complicated.
He said: "There would have been a problem getting a work permit.
"Our information was that it would have been very, very difficult so Mohamed has gone elsewhere and we wish him luck."
Earlier in the week, Bruce had said: "He's training with us and getting into shape. If he can do us a favour, then we're in pole position to sort something out."
Watford had also been linked with the player.