Robert Pires claims Blues interest

Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has claimed Birmingham are interested in bringing him back to the Premier League.

The French World Cup winning winger is a free agent after being released by Spanish club Villarreal and also claims Championship club Leicester are keen on signing him.

Pires hasn't played in England since ending a six-year spell with the Gunners to go to Villarreal in 2006, but is open to a to return.

And the 36-year-old may even offer himself to clubs on trial to prove his fitness.

He said: "There's a few big English teams chasing me. I'm told Leicester and Birmingham have made serious enquiries.

"I still think I can play in the Premier League but the challenge of getting a team like Leicester promoted is very appealing, especially with maybe two seasons left in my legs.

"If the right kind of club expresses an interest, I have no problem going over and doing a pre-season so they can have a closer look at me."