Blues Table Defender Bid

Last updated : 15 October 2005 By Brian Cartlidge

Bruce is keen to land the 25-year-old Austrian international centre-back after he impressed the Blues boss during the clubs pre-season tour of Norway when he played for Brann Bergen against Blues.

"We have made a bid for Scharner and we are just waiting to see what develops," Bruce has said.

"We have been aware of him for a while and he has the added bonus of being able to play in several positions." <