Source: Team_Talk
Magath: No Blues bid for Kuranyi
Reports emanating from England have suggested the Blues are lining up a January swoop for the Germany international as they look to bolster their attacking options.Kuranyi's future at Schalke has been the subject of speculation with his current deal due to expire in the summer, with Birmingham reportedly ready to make the 27-year-old a lucrative offer to lure him to St Andrews.However, Magath insists Schalke have had no contact with City regards Kuranyi, with reports in Germany suggesting they are planning to offer the forward a new deal to keep him at the club"I have received nothing from Birmingham City (for Kevin Kuranyi)," Magath told Westfalische Allgemeine.Meanwhile, Schalke are understood to have rejected an offer from Flamengo to extend the loan deal of Ze Roberto.Ze Roberto's loan deal with Flamengo is due to expire next month and the Brazilian club have expressed an interest in keeping him for a further 18 months.Schalke have rebuffed their overtures as they are planning to sell the 29-year-old in the January transfer window. Barclays Premier League. Click here to bet.