Birmingham today revealed Carson Yeung’s investment company has paid a £3m (€3.48m) deposit with a view to making an offer for the Premier League club.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has emerged as the leading target to replace Wigan boss Chris Hutchings today after an approach by the Lancashire club to their midlands counterparts.

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Birmingham look set to miss out on the signing of Lee Bowyer after a petition by supporters which has infuriated club owner David Sullivan.

Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has threatened to sue Crystal Palace counterpart Simon Jordan over an alleged verbal attack on the St Andrews club and chief executive Karren Brady.