Seb Larsson on brink of quitting Birmingham for Manchester City loan

Manchester City are closing in on a deal to take Birmingham's Seb Larsson on loan until the end of the season.City manager Roberto Mancini has moved quickly after losing England international winger Adam Johnson or three months with ankle ligament damage.Swede Larsson, 25, is out of contract at St Andrew's in the summer. City switch: Midfielder Larsson is set to swap Birmingham for Manchester Larsson joined Arsenal as a 16-year-old in 2001 and made his debut - against Manchester City - in 2004.He initially went on a season-long loan to Birmingham in August 2006 and a permanent switch was agreed at the end of that campaign.Aston Villa, Blackburn and Newcastle have all been linked with Larsson this month. LIVE: Deadline day - follow all latest news as the January transfer window slams shutClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuaryAll the latest Birmingham City news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini, Adam Johnson Places: Birmingham, Newcastle, United Kingdom

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