Any pursuit of Liverpool forward Ryan Babel by Birmingham City may be redundant as the Netherlands international has reportedly refused to join the recently promoted outfit, according to The Mirror.
Blues boss Alex McLeish has built a formidable side capable of grinding out positive results, but is believed to be recruiting a goal-scorer.
Recent reports suggested he had a £9 million bid for Babel turned down, but should he raise that fee to the requested £10m-11m, and enter personal negotiations with the player, he will likely be rejected.
McLeish has a larger warchest to play with during the winter window than he had during the summer, as Hong Kong entrepreneur Carson Yeung has completed his protracted takeover of the St Andrews outfit, and the indications were there that a "marquee" signing could be made mid-season.
Blues boss Alex McLeish has built a formidable side capable of grinding out positive results, but is believed to be recruiting a goal-scorer.
Recent reports suggested he had a £9 million bid for Babel turned down, but should he raise that fee to the requested £10m-11m, and enter personal negotiations with the player, he will likely be rejected.
McLeish has a larger warchest to play with during the winter window than he had during the summer, as Hong Kong entrepreneur Carson Yeung has completed his protracted takeover of the St Andrews outfit, and the indications were there that a "marquee" signing could be made mid-season.
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