Middlesbrough extend Bent's stay as Strachan sets sights on Celtic pair

Down by the Riverside: Marcus BentMiddlesbrough have extended Marcus Bent's loan from Birmingham for a further 16 days, leaving the 31-year-old free to play against Manchester City in tomorrow's FA Cup tie. Manager Gordon Strachan, who will sign Celtic captain Gary Caldwell and midfielder Barry Robson in a joint £1.5million deal, is also hoping to seal a deal for the Scottish club's Australia striker Scott McDonald. Hart stopper: Man City put the brakes on Birmingham bid for on loan keeperCeltic, West Brom and Wigan eye Mouscron striker OkwunwanneBIRMINGHAM CITY FC

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