Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has not drawn up a transfer hit-list despite Carson Yeung’s promise of £5m before next week’s deadline.

Hong Kong billionaire Yeung is apparently close to completing his takeover of the club, and although his cash could come in very handy McLeish is dubious the funds will arrive in time.

“I don’t know if it’s possible or feasible to do it before you take ownership, but I would gladly accept it,” he said. McLeish is close to one new addition, adding: “I’m working on Michel from Sporting Gijon, and we hope to have some news on that this week.”

The Scot could certainly do with reinforcements after his patched-up side squeezed past Southampton 2-1 in the Carling Cup last night.