Blues Eyeing Young Finn

Last updated : 22 October 2004 By Brian Cartlidge
Kuqi, the younger brother of Ipswich Town striker Shefki, was watched by scouts from a number of clubs including Blues during Finland Under 21's international against Holland last week.

Manchester City, who had Kuqi on trial two years ago, and a number of Italian sides are also reportedly eyeing the 21-year-old FC Lahti striker.

Blues boss Steve Bruce will surely be in the market for a new striker come the January transfer window following the news last month that on loan striker Mikael Forssell will be sidelined for the best part of this season with a knee injury.