Savage reveals secret of escapology

With the close of the transfer window looming and a host of malcontent Premier League players still held captive at their clubs, Robbie Savage has stepped up to advise want-away stars on pushing through the move of their dreams.

Savage played with seven clubs during his career, so knows his onions when it comes to agitating for a move.

In 2005, he submitted a transfer request to Birmingham so he could relocate closer to his parents’ home in Wrexham — before signing for Blackburn, which was further away.