Report: Birmingham City launch bid to sign Sheffield Wednesday's Barry Bannan

The Sheffield Wednesday midfielder began his career at Birmingham’s city rivals Aston Villa.

Barry Bannan of Scotland in action during the Scotland training session at Hampden Park on June 7, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. Barry Bannan of Scotland

Birmingham City have launched a bid to sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan, according to Sky Sports (12:07).

However, it is claimed the Blues have been told the former Aston Villa man is not for sale.

Hull City are previously said to have been knocked back in an approach for Bannan, who has two years left on his contract at Hillsborough.

Derby, ENGLAND- October 29: Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday and Jacob Butterfield of Derby County in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Sheffield... Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday (left)

And the Tigers have since turned to Jon Toral and Jackson Irvine after selling Sam Clucas to Swansea City for around £15 million.

Despite Wednesday’s slow start to the season, Bannan has been in fine form for Carlos Carvalhal’s side who appear determined to keep him even though their own transfer plans have been restricted by the Football League’s financial fair play rules.

The Scotland international began his career on the other side of Birmingham with Villa, and is still thought to live in the area.

Harlee Dean of Brentford and Craig Conway of Blackburn Rovers confront each other during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers at Griffin Park on May 7,... Harlee Dean of Brentford (left)