McSheffrey set to join Blues

COVENTRY CITY striker Gary McSheffrey, prevented from representing Ireland by European red tape, looks likely to join Birmingham City this week.

McSheffrey set to join Blues

Coventry turned down a £2 million (€2.9m) bid, as only £1.25m (€1.8m) was to be paid up front to the cash-strapped club, with the remainder dependant on appearances.

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce badly needs a goalscorer to replace Emile Heskey and will up his offer this week.

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