Image:King: Close to Birmingham move after turning down the offer of a new deal at Coventry
Sky Sports sources understand Marlon King has agreed personal terms with Birmingham.
Striker understood to have agreed St Andrews switch
Sky Sports sources understand Marlon King has agreed personal terms with Birmingham.
It is thought the striker is on the verge of a move to St Andrews after turning down the offer of a new contract at Coventry.
King has been with the Sky Blues since securing a one-year deal at the Ricoh Arena last September following his release from jail.
He produced a string of fine performances in the Championship to attract the attention of rival clubs, and Birmingham became linked with a summer swoop after suffering relegation from the Premier League.
There has nevertheless been some confusion regarding King's future, with the Sky Blues announcing over the weekend that they had a 'double verbal agreement' that the 31-year-old would sign the new deal on offer.
However, Birmingham now appear poised to finalise a transfer that would considerably bolster Alex McLeish's attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
