McLeish 'agrees Gardner fee'

Midfielder set for medical and discussions next week

By Peter O'Rourke   Last updated: 23rd January 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

McLeish 'agrees Gardner fee'

Gardner: Could be on the move

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Skysports.com understands Birmingham have agreed a fee with Aston Villa for Craig Gardner and the midfielder is set for a medical at St Andrews next week.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has been hoping that a deal for the former England Under 21 international can be pushed through and he appears to be on the verge of getting his man despite having an initial £3million bid rejected.

Gardner, who has been frustrated by a lack of first-team football at Villa, is expected to go through the final stages of contract talks with Birmingham next week.

A transfer could then be completed if personal terms are agreed and if a medical does not discover any serious problems.

McLeish is attracted by Gardner's versatility in midfield as he searches for strength in depth in his squad.