Blues closing in on new signings

irmingham manager Alex McLeish is optimistic of winning the battle to sign AK Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele in a £5million deal. Blues are facing competition from local rivals West Brom for the player but McLeish received a positive response when holding talks with Dembele's agent.The former Scotland boss said: "I had good vibes from the agent when I met him."Dembele is a quality player but I never like talking about potential signings until the deal is done."Juventus midfielder Mauro Camoranesi also remains on McLeish's radar and is due to have talks in Birmingham on Monday.The 33-year-old is available on a free transfer.His agent, Vlado Borozan, said: "Let's just say that we will be in England to work out the final details and that we are already on the right path."

Source: Team_Talk