Boss Alex McLeish tried to bring Sebastian Larsson to Aston Villa after the midfielder quit Birmingham.

Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson is to leave Blues after his contract at St Andrew’s expires.

Birmingham today hit back at Sebastian Larsson’s agent after talk that the Swede is quitting St Andrew’s this summer.

Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson will leave St Andrew’s this summer after five years at the club.

Last weekend Albion defender Jonas Olsson was cheering Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson to Carling Cup glory.

Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson joins the Blues squad to face Manchester City with manager Alex McLeish pleased he is not in the opposing ranks.

Villa boss Gerard Houllier may attempt to sign Blues midfielder Sebastian Larsson in the summer after failing to land the Sweden international this month.

Sebastian Larsson will stay at Birmingham for the rest of the season – with boss Alex McLeish urging fans to back the winger during the Carling Cup semi-final second leg.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish insists the club will keep trying to “entice” in-form winger Sebastian Larsson to sign a new contract.

Birmingham may have endured a disappointing run-in with one win in 10 games but boss Alex McLeish believes that should not detract from a successful campaign.