Stephen Clemence/DJ Campbell double bid
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Stephen Clemence was today set to complete his transfer to Leicester City - where he will become club captain.
And Blues boss Steve Bruce has been linked with Spurs schemer Hossam Ghaly as Clemence's potential replacement.
But DJ Campbell's proposed move to the East Midlands has stalled over the asking price.
Leicester were prepared to pay around £1.75 million for the duo, with Campbell rated at £1 million.
But Blues are seeking at least another £1 million on top of that sum for the striker.
Leicester are also toying with whether to sign Robbie Fowler on a free transfer from Liverpool and could switch their attentions.
But Campbell is the preferred choice of boss Martin Allen, who managed him at Brentford.
Allen could step up efforts to move on former Walsall forward Matty Fryatt to go towards bumping up the Campbell fee.
Clemence, though, was today poised for a medical at Leicester after accepting that his time at St Andrew's was at an end.
Allen has told Clemence that he would become skipper of the new-look Foxes.
Bruce said: "We had a bid for Clem which was not accepted, but things are close. Also, they have put DJ into the equation and the two clubs are continuing to talk.
"Do I expect them both to be sold? I would think so."
Bruce said he had to generate cash in order to boost his own budget.
And he revealed: "I'd like to bring in a bit of experience, a big 'un, if I can. We're after someone at the moment, a big name, so we'll see what happens.
"I've got to be creative. I have got money to spend, but not vast sums. So that's why I'm wheeling and dealing."
Clemence was an inspiration for Blues as they bounced back from relegation at the first attempt.
Allen admired the way Clemence led by example in the Championship and helped mesh a revamped side.
Signed for an initial £250,000 from Spurs in January 2003, Clemence has made 125 appearances for Blues and scored nine goals. He was captain Damien Johnson's deputy last season.
Bruce may have turned his attentions to Egyptian international Ghaly after conceding defeat in the battle to land Arsenal's Mathieu Flamini.
Campbell was taken from non-league Yeading by Allen and after memorably impressing in the FA Cup, joined Blues for £500,000 in January 2006.
Should Blues succeed in receiving a significant sum for Campbell, Bruce will certainly go for another centre-forward.
West Ham United's Marlon Harewood, for whom Blues had a £2.1 million bid rejected several weeks ago, could come into the reckoning, although Wigan Athletic were deemed favourites yesterday, according to the PFA, who represent him.
As for Hammers left-back Paul Konchesky, Bruce admitted: "He's someone we've looked at. We put in a bid three weeks ago and it wasn't accepted. That hasn't changed. It's fair to say our valuations differ a bit."[/LEFT]
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And Blues boss Steve Bruce has been linked with Spurs schemer Hossam Ghaly as Clemence's potential replacement.
But DJ Campbell's proposed move to the East Midlands has stalled over the asking price.
Leicester were prepared to pay around £1.75 million for the duo, with Campbell rated at £1 million.
But Blues are seeking at least another £1 million on top of that sum for the striker.
Leicester are also toying with whether to sign Robbie Fowler on a free transfer from Liverpool and could switch their attentions.
But Campbell is the preferred choice of boss Martin Allen, who managed him at Brentford.
Allen could step up efforts to move on former Walsall forward Matty Fryatt to go towards bumping up the Campbell fee.
Clemence, though, was today poised for a medical at Leicester after accepting that his time at St Andrew's was at an end.
Allen has told Clemence that he would become skipper of the new-look Foxes.
Bruce said: "We had a bid for Clem which was not accepted, but things are close. Also, they have put DJ into the equation and the two clubs are continuing to talk.
"Do I expect them both to be sold? I would think so."
Bruce said he had to generate cash in order to boost his own budget.
And he revealed: "I'd like to bring in a bit of experience, a big 'un, if I can. We're after someone at the moment, a big name, so we'll see what happens.
"I've got to be creative. I have got money to spend, but not vast sums. So that's why I'm wheeling and dealing."
Clemence was an inspiration for Blues as they bounced back from relegation at the first attempt.
Allen admired the way Clemence led by example in the Championship and helped mesh a revamped side.
Signed for an initial £250,000 from Spurs in January 2003, Clemence has made 125 appearances for Blues and scored nine goals. He was captain Damien Johnson's deputy last season.
Bruce may have turned his attentions to Egyptian international Ghaly after conceding defeat in the battle to land Arsenal's Mathieu Flamini.
Campbell was taken from non-league Yeading by Allen and after memorably impressing in the FA Cup, joined Blues for £500,000 in January 2006.
Should Blues succeed in receiving a significant sum for Campbell, Bruce will certainly go for another centre-forward.
West Ham United's Marlon Harewood, for whom Blues had a £2.1 million bid rejected several weeks ago, could come into the reckoning, although Wigan Athletic were deemed favourites yesterday, according to the PFA, who represent him.
As for Hammers left-back Paul Konchesky, Bruce admitted: "He's someone we've looked at. We put in a bid three weeks ago and it wasn't accepted. That hasn't changed. It's fair to say our valuations differ a bit."[/LEFT]
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stevewalshwasgod
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get his shirt Newtsa good club captain too
newtonfox
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get his shirt Newts
top of my list mate next to the man with the eastenders star name if it happens
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Melton Fox
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Owen, is he signing as welltop of my list mate next to the man with the eastenders star name if it happens
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top of my list mate next to the man with the eastenders star name if it happens
It's a big big IF Newts.
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Fowler anyone?
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i know notts just hope he dose come mate
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hes gone man utd FFS
What!? Since when?
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We were talking about 2nd names, but Newts has decided to change to 1st names on this one :icon_roll :icon_wink
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:icon_lol:
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