McLeish keen on McSheffrey loan

Blues boss happy to loan out fit again playmaker

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McLeish keen on McSheffrey loan

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Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is hoping to set up a loan move for fit-again Gary McSheffrey.

McSheffrey, who has managed just five Championship appearances, has only recently recovered from a long-term knee problem.

While the former Coventry City man was on the sidelines he has slipped well down McLeish's pecking order.

Rather than boost McSheffrey's match fitness in games for Birmingham, the Blues boss believes a loan option would be the best short-term solution, but is yet to find a club interested in taking his services.

No progress

"There has been no progress on him going out at the moment," McLeish told the club's official website.

"I have spoken to Gary and we are looking to do something to suit us both and get him some games.

"At the moment it's difficult to get him in the team here. (Scott) Sinclair has been doing well, we've also got (Sebastien) Larsson to consider, plus (Hameur) Bouazza has come in.

"So it might be right for Gary to go and get and get some match practice under his belt, do well and hopefully come back to us for the run in."