Pearson in limbo as move stalls
23 Jul 2008 - 13:58:33
Scotland international Stephen Pearson has turned down the chance to move from Derby County to Birmingham City on loan.
Pearson had been on the verge of a permanent £600,000 transfer to St Andrew's until the Blues grew concerned about the 25-year-old's groin injury.
Birmingham asked about the possibility of signing the midfielder initially on loan with a view to a permanent deal, but Pearson is only keen on an immediate permanent switch.
Rams boss Paul Jewell said: "There's a small injury, but Stephen wants it to happen and Alex McLeish wants it to happen.
"However, it's in limbo at the moment."
