Birmingham City Football Club will consider a swoop for Shola Ameobi in the New Year.

The striker scored four goals in as many Championship games for Newcastle United this season, until he was struck down with a foot injury.

Ameobi is set to be sidelined for at least another month, and reports in The People suggest Alex McLeish is awaiting his return to the Magpies line-up.

The Blues manager is looking to add more firepower to his ranks in the New Year, and reports claim he is set to make an offer for the United frontman.

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