Bruce doubtful of Mido capture

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Bruce was desperate to sign the Egypt international in what would have been a £6million deal but he is still hopeful of signing Mido's Spurs team-mate Hossam Ghaly although that deal has also hit a few snags.

Bruce said: "You could say that both deals have been stuttering a bit - but the Mido one is a million miles away from happening."

It is a big blow for Bruce who wanted Mido to supplement his current strike force of Olivier Kapo, Garry O'Connor, Cameron Jerome, Rowan Vine and Mikael Forssell.

Now Bruce admits he will start to turn his attentions elsewhere although speculation he may try to sign released Portsmouth striker Andy Cole, who spent the end of last season on loan at St Andrews, is wide of the mark.

Bruce added on Ghaly: "As for Ghaly, it is faltering a little but I am still hopeful of reviving that deal. I haven't given up hope."