McLeish admits Bale interest

Welsh full-back on Blues' transfer radar

Last updated: 1st July 2009  

McLeish admits Bale interest

Bale: Blues target

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Birmingham boss Alex McLeish concedes Gareth Bale is a player he is keeping an eye on as he bids to bring fresh faces to St Andrews.

The Scottish tactician has been one of the busiest top flight bosses to date since the close of last season, landing a number of signings as he looks to establish Birmingham in the Premier League.

Bale is thought to be one of a number of Tottenham players that Harry Redknapp would be willing to listen to offers for and it is not anticipated the talented left-sider will be short of suitors.

The Welshman's time in North London has been plagued by injuries and a lack of consistency but should Spurs be ready to do business, McLeish would be at the front of the queue.

"Gareth Bale is another name we'd have to consider if he was available," he conceded to Sky Sports News.

McLeish went on to praise his board for backing him unequivocally in the transfer market over the summer: "We've certainly shown a bit of ambition with the money splashed out on the young centre-halves.

"With (Christian) Benitez coming in as well, for what was decent money, I couldn't say I've not been given support by the board - that would be ridiculous."