Blues Hoping To Trial Finnish Striker

Last updated : 23 October 2004 By Brian Cartlidge
Manager Steve Bruce has told the clubs official website that they have had the FC Lahti forward watched over the last three months and that he hopes to be able to bring the player over for a trial for a week or ten days.

Kuqi, the younger brother of Ipswich Town striker Shefki, is also attracting interest from Manchester City, who had the player on trial two years ago.

A couple of Italian sides are also reported to be keeping an eye on the 21-year-old player.

Bruce looks likely 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.