Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is chasing Everton striker James McFadden.

McFadden began the season superbly but Andy Johnson's return to form and from injury will limit his first-team chances.

Faddy impressed his old national team boss McLeish with a couple of superb strikes in Euro 2008 qualifying including the only goal of the epic win over France.

Big 'Eck is desperate for more firepower to boost Brum's survival fight but will need to stump up at least £2.5million to get his man.