Darius for Blues?

Ex Villa striker Darius Vassell heads a list of players Steve Bruce is looking to bring to St Andrews.

The former England frontman is excess to requirements at Eastlands since the arrival of Sven-Goran Eriksson and numerous sites report that the former England man is destined for Blues.

Chairman Ralph Gold has confirmed that Bruce is already on the lookout for January transfer window targets. "Steve is looking for players who will shortly be out of contract and there are a few on his list," Gold told BBC Sport