Source: Team_Talk
McLeish reiterates Ferguson interest
The Blues boss has enquired about the availability of the midfielder, who he worked with at Ibrox and with Scotland, as he plots reinforcements for his squad ahead of next season in the Premier League.
Ferguson is expected to leave Glasgow this summer after being fined and stripped of the club captaincy in April following a breach of discipline while representing Scotland.
Rangers are also understood to be keen to raise funds and, with the 31-year-old former Blackburn player in the final 12 months of his contract, could be prepared to listen to an offer from Birmingham.
"Barry is definitely someone that we have given consideration to, amongst others," McLeish told Sky Sports News.
"I don't want to commit myself right away to the midfield situation because there is still a wee bit to go, a little bit of work to be done."
He added: "We hope to bring in a midfielder of real quality, who can go anywhere in the league and not be fazed by taking the ball."
McLeish, who recently denied allegations of a disagreement with the St Andrews board over the signing of Giovanny Espinoza, initially admitted approaching Rangers regarding Ferguson earlier in June.
But the Scot has now hinted that the SPL champions have indicated they are prepared to sell one of their most experienced players, despite the fact that they will participate in the Champions League this season.
McLeish, though, is adamant Ferguson is not the only player he is monitoring as he bids to bolster his midfield options.
"You never know," said McLeish when answering additional questions regarding Ferguson's possible arrival.
"Maybe I could target a couple, Ferguson could be one.
"We have others in the pipeline that we have been working hard on. Ferguson has come late in the day in terms of knowing that he is now available.
"But we are not making our mind up right now."
