Harry Redknapp has transfer updates for Birmingham fans.
Harry Redknapp has hinted that Ryan Shotton could leave the club in the summer transfer window.
The 28-year-old defender was left out of the Birmingham City team that lost 2-0 to Swansea due to speculation surrounding his future.
Middlesbrough have shown strong interest in the defender this summer, according to Sunday Mercury. Redknapp has confirmed that the Blues have turned down an offer for the player.
Redknapp has said that the player would like to move on, but the former Stoke City defender won’t be sold unless any potential club match Birmingham’s valuation of the player.
The former Tottenham manager also insisted that if the club fail to reach an agreement for the defender, the player would still be in the right frame of mind to continue with his present club.
“I think he would like to move if he gets the opportunity. The offer didn’t meet our valuation and until it does he will stay here,” said Redknapp, as quoted by the Sunday Mercury (printed edition; press reader).
“He will train this week and if he doesn’t go he will be in the squad next week for sire. I think he will be in the right frame of frame. If he doesn’t get a move he has got to get on with it.”
Redknapp has also confirmed his interest in Bristol City defender Aden Flint. The City manager says that he likes the player, and would try to sign him.
However, the club won’t pay through the nose for the former Swindon man who is also reportedly wanted by Leeds United.
“I went to Bristol City last night to watch them play FC Twente. I have seen a lot of Flint. I like Flint. He is a good player,” said Redknapp, as quoted by the Sunday Mercury (printed edition; press reader).
“But whether Bristol City would want to sell him – they have just bought Baker for 3m – maybe they have got an excuse of centre halves, I am not sure.
“I like Flint but we will only play what we feel. If he is too expensive we will move on.”
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