Skysports.com understands that Birmingham City's Barry Ferguson is being tracked by a host of Premier League Clubs, including Tottenham and Aston Villa. Ferguson has been a massive success at Birmingham since arriving from Rangers last summer.

The 31 year old has virtually been an ever-present in Alex McLeish's side this season and his form has not gone unnoticed by other clubs in the Premier League. Villa and Spurs in the market for a new midfielder and they are thought to be keeping tabs on Ferguson's situation.