Scouting for Janko! Birmingham boss McLeish renews interest in Austria star

Birmingham are continuing to monitor Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko, 26, after sending scouts to watch him last week. Janko has scored 67 goals in 92 games for Salzburg and has a one intwo record for Austria. At 6ft 5in, he has been easy to spot forEurope's top scouts but the main concern has been the standard ofAustria's league. Birmingham target: McLeish has tracked Austria striker Janko for over a year However, his price, reported to be around £6million, represents decent value andat 26 that will only increase if he proves a success in the BarclaysPremier League. McLeish has monitored the Austrian for more thana year and knows there will be pressure for success on any striker hebrings in with Carson Yeung's money. Birmingham turn to Janko after moves for Pavlyuchenko and Dindane stallBirmingham track £6.5m Janko but loan move for Pavlyuchenko in doubtStoke target Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko to replace James Beattie BIRMINGHAM CITY FC

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