Fulham defender Paul Konchesky is still the top left-back target for Birmingham City, despite reports that Blues boss Alex McLeish is also keen on a World Cup star.
Reports in the Far East have suggested that McLeish is weighing up a move for Japan’s Yuto Nagatomo.
The Blues boss spent time in South Africa for the early part of the tournament and has admitted that he would consider recruiting from the World Cup if it made financial sense.
The left-back berth is a priority for McLeish as his current options are either makeshift candidates or David Murphy, who has not played since fracturing his kneecap in April 2009.
As well as Nagatomo, Hearts’ Scotland international Lee Wallace is another left-back being linked with a move to the Premier League.
However, McLeish is still hoping to tie up a deal for his top target, Konchesky.
The uncertainty over Fulham boss Roy Hodgson’s future at Craven Cottage is currently holding up any move for the former England defender, who is said to be keen on coming to St Andrew’s.
Hodgson is one of the favourites for the vacant Liverpool manager's job.
