Hughes confirms Ben Haim talks

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Hughes has identified a small number of players he feels can help the Blues to success and following discussions with executive chairman Garry Cook, Hughes believes Ben Haim can strengthen his defence.

"We have made a bid," said the former Blackburn manager. "Discussions are taking place and hopefully that will be among a number of deals that we conclude before the transfer deadline."

The Israeli was in the north-west for talks on Tuesday and Hughes is hoping negotiations can be successfully concluded.

Even if Ben Haim sealed a return to the north-west, the former Bolton man would not come into contention for Thursday's Uefa Cup qualifier with Faroe Island minnows EB/Streymur.

Defender Javier Garrido and striker Rolando Bianchi have still to get over minor niggles, while long-term absentee Valeri Bojinov is pencilled in to face Stockport on Saturday.

With new signing Jo on Olympic duty with Brazil and Benjani also on the injured list, youngsters Ched Evans and Daniel Sturridge will come into contention for the match which City are ahead 2-0 after the first leg.