Kapo to leave Birmingham

Olivier Kapo is set to leave Birmingham, according to the club's supremo David Gold. Arsenal and Aston Villa are among some of the clubs interested in landing the French midfielder.

Valued by his club at around £6 million, Kapo is one of the players expected to leave the Blues as they begin preparations for life in the Championship.

David Gold wrote: "I am not naive in thinking players won't leave; there has already been interest in Olivier Kapo. I wouldn't blame him for wanting to play in the Premiership, but if we lose him or any other key players we will replace them with like-for-like."