Blues go back for Charles N’Zogbia
Tuesday 24th August 2010, 11:51AM BST.
Birmingham are set to launch another raid for Wigan’s wantaway winger Charles N’Zogbia.
The wide man is back on manager Alex McLeish’s radar as he tries to seal a deadline busting deal.
N’Zogbia has made it clear he wants to leave the DW Stadium and Blues are set to make a new offer just a week before the transfer window slams shut.
They made an £8million bid for the 24-year-old over the summer but the Latics wanted £10million, so McLeish withdrew the offer.
But with funds still available after owner Carson Yeung made a cash vow yesterday, the Blues boss is now primed to go in again.
However, Sunderland – managed by former Wigan and Blues chief Steve Bruce – are keen on the Frenchman with Fiorentina and Juventus also understood to want the impetuous star.
N’Zogbia admitted in January he would be interested in a move to Birmingham, as Wigan held out for top dollar for their prized asset.
But, after losing 4-0 to Blackpool and 6-0 to Chelsea in their opening Premier League games, the Latics are ready to cash in and rebuild.
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