Nottingham Forest are the latest club to be linked with a move for Town contract rebel Alex Bruce. The central defender has previously been mentioned in connection with possible moves to Preston, Norwich, Burnley, Leeds, Fiorentina, Napoli and Genoa.
New manager Paul Jewell is able to call on strike pair Jason Scotland and Rory Fallon and midfielder Luke Hyam for his first game in charge of the Blues at Millwall on Saturday. Scotland is OK after a calf injury, Fallon was cup-tied for Arsenal’s visit and Hyam is back after a torn hamstring.
Boss Mick McCarthy says he’s been delighted with keeper Dean Gerken’s form since he came into the side at the end of August. The 28-year-old, who joined the Blues in the summer following a trial after his release by Bristol City, has now made 16 consecutive league appearances and has been the man of the match in the last two games.