Pennant released from prison

Birmingham chairman David Gold will sit down with Jermaine Pennant to discuss a permanent move to St Andrews after backing the winger to get his career back on track following his release from prison.

Manager Steve Bruce will welcome the on-loan Arsenal star back and has vowed to support the wayward 22-year-old.

The club have agreed a £3million deal with Arsenal for the player, whose contract expires this summer, and only need to negotiate a contract with the player.