Clyne demands Birmingham move
Published 23:00 09/07/10 By James Nursey
Nathaniel Clyne has told Crystal Palace and boss George Burley he wants to quit for Premier League Birmingham.
Mirror Sport revealed on June 16 that City had an opening bid of £750,000 for the right-back rejected. The two clubs have continued negotiations but been unable to agree a fee. Now though highly-rated Clyne has asked to go as he feels it is too good a chance to turn down.
Burley has had a £100,000 bid for Ipswich midfield player Owen Garvan rejected.
He still hopes to land the 22-year-old Irishman, possibly initially on loan.
Ipswich manager Roy Keane is asking £400,000 for a player he transfer listed last month.
But a compromise is likely to be reached as Keane has been told by owner Marcus Evans to reduce the wage bill before he can bring in new faces.
Burley, who once led Ipswich into the Premier League, said: “Owen hasn’t been getting a game and I’d like to take him. He’s a good passer of a ball and someone who I feel can do well for me. He’s my type of player.
