Moussa Dembele nears Birmingham switch

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The 23-year-old has confirmed that Blues are "the most concrete option" in terms of his future after his representative met City manager Alex McLeish for talks yesterday.

If the deal goes through, it will take City's summer spending up to £17million after the signing of Ben Foster and Nikola Zigic.

Dembele said: "The Premier League is the strongest in the world. I know I can be successful in a big league.

"Birmingham City is the most concrete option but other clubs have also shown an interest.

"I have waited for more opportunities and now I have to look at the pros and the cons. I would like to decide by next week but in my head I have a preference."

Dembele has only one year remaining of his current deal.

Blues have also been linked with a move for Juventus duo of midfielder Mauro Camoranesi and left-back Fabio Grosso.