McLeish talks Djourou

Alex McLeish has admitted that he will talk to Arsene Wenger with regard to keeping Johan Djourou at Birmingham for a longer period after the Swiss defender continued to impress for the Blues.

"I'll ask Arsene again if he is going to allow Johan to stay," said McLeish. "I've still not heard from Arsene, but I will make contact again.

"It is time for me to ask because Djourou will be looking to get something sorted out as well.

Will I be signing Scottish players? I wouldn't necessarily say that. I want to bring in players who are going to enhance the squad. It doesn't mean they will be Scottish players.

"There is a lot of speculation. I can't avoid that. I don't want to commit myself."