Sebastian Larsson has asked Birmingham City to transfer him to Blackburn Rovers as soon as possible.
The Swede is keen on a quick exit after being dropped from the Blues line-up and hopes the club allow him to depart St Andrews for Ewood Park.
Birmingham recently turned down a £500,000 offer from Rovers, indicating they plan to keep him until the end of the season.
Although he can then leave for free, Alex McLeish is likely to turn down the request as he chases Carling Cup glory and stave off relegation from the Premiership.