Source: SKY_Sports
McLeish hopeful of funds boost
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish admits takeover regulations could block his chances of receiving a spending boost from prospective owner Carson Yeung.[LNB] Yeung recently vowed to hand McLeish around £5million to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes on 1st September at 5pm.[LNB]However, Yeung's proposed £81.5million takeover of Birmingham is not expected to go through before the transfer deadline.[LNB]And McLeish, who remains in the market for Sporting Gijon's Michel, has doubts whether the rules governing takeover bids will allow him to take advantage of Yeung's offer.[LNB]McLeish said: "In terms of the offer, I don't know whether the rules will allow it to happen. I would certainly put it to good use if I could spend it. It would be very welcome.[LNB]"But I'm not sure whether the rules which govern such matters will make that a possibility.[LNB]Michel"It would certainly have been good in helping to tidy up the Michel transfer."[LNB]He continued: "We are still working on it [Michel's transfer] and if he comes here it will be a much needed boost to the squad.[LNB]"The stumbling block is in terms of the payments and the way they are made and we hope to find a solution in the next couple of days.[LNB]"The club have stated their stance from day one and have not wavered. We are waiting on things at the Sporting end."[LNB]McLeish insisted he is not making a bid for Middlesbrough striker Tuncay Sanli who is in talks with Stoke, adding: "There is nothing in it."[LNB]
