Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish admits he's keen to take Manchester United players on-loan.

McLeish said: "I talk with Sir Alex now and again, including about the possibility of loan players when the time comes.

"The loan system is there and, with it being there, you've got to use it.

"I know Birmingham have taken players on loan in the past and they have done an effective job.

"That may happen later in the summer when Premier League clubs have had time to assess their squads.

"But we will try to use the system to the best of our ability."