Blues close on Michel

McLeish to land top target

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Blues close on Michel

Michel: Close to switch

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Skysports.com understands that Birmingham City are closing in on a deal for Sporting Gijon star Michel.

The Blues have a long-standing interest in the Spanish schemer and failed to agree terms for him in the summer.

Sporting are keen to keep Michel, but know they cannot hold off Birmingham's advances as the player himself is looking to seal a switch to St Andrews.

Now it is believed the two clubs have agreed an initial fee for the player believed to be around €3million.

However, the deal is not yet finalised as the two clubs are yet to agree terms of payment - although sources close to the deal believe this will be concluded in the coming days.

Blues boss Alex McLeish is keen to bolster his midfield options and will be delighted to be closing on Michel - who has emerged as his number one target.

McLeish is also hoping to beat Wolves to land Aston Villa's Craig Gardner before the close of the transfer window.

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