McLeish waits for Michel news

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

McLeish is keen to sign the Spanish player and talks are taking place over a possible deal in the region of £3million.

McLeish said: "The dialogue continues. It would be doubtful if we will have him for the weekend. I need to wait and see if everything gets agreed by all parties."

He added: "At the moment it is up in the air. It is definitely not a done deal."

McLeish is sweating on the fitness of left-back Gregory Vignal and striker Cameron Jerome for the clash with Tony Pulis' side.

Vignal suffered a hip injury during Wednesday night's win over Portsmouth while Jerome had to be substituted with an ankle problem.

The pair are set to undergo scans later today to determine the extent of their injuries.

McLeish said: "Gregory got a knock on his hip and it was restricting him. He was obviously struggling.

"It was a change we didn't want to make last night but you can't legislate for injuries.

"Gregory has made a difference to the team on the left side and I would be hoping he is going to be okay for the weekend. Jerome has a knock on his ankle. We'll have scans and we will wait and see."