Source: Daily_Mail
Birmingham boss McLeish moves for Balde after admitting he can't afford Wheater
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has moved for Celtic's out-of-contract defender Bobo Balde after admitting Middlesbrough's England Under 21 international David Wheater would be too expensive. [LNB]Even if Boro are relegated this weekend, McLeish says he cannot afford Wheater. [LNB] Despite promotion to the Premier League, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish won't be breaking the bank[LNB]He said: 'He's someone we've watched over the last five weeks just in case they say, "Do you want a bargain?". But we think they'll be looking for £8m-£9m, and it would be difficult for us to pay that.' [LNB]McLeish has scrapped plans to sign Racing Santander midfielder Peter Luccin after he suffered a knee injury.[LNB] GOODBYE GUIDE: The players getting ready to wave farewell to their clubs on SundayPlease release me! Who's gone - and who's going - from every clubMIDDLESBROUGH FC
