Birmingham to make move for Celtic's McGeady

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has stepped up his interest in Celtic's 7million pound rated winger Aiden McGeady, reports the News of the World.

McLeish, who has a £40m war chest to spend in the January transfer window, travelled to Dublin to run the rule over the 23 year old in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off against France.

McLeish, who admits Birmingham need more options, said: "I still think we are bit thin in the wide areas and up front."