Dons midfielder set for Blues

Last updated : 04 March 2002 By Brian Cartlidge
Steve Bruce is looking to bring the midfielder in on loan until the end of the season and is hoping that the move will be completed by the end of the week.

Bruce this morning confirmed: "Michael was going to sign today but his current injury means that there is no urgency in rushing through the move.

"We want to check on his fitness but hopefully the deal will be concluded by the end of the week.

30-year-old Hughes is making good progress from an ankle injury sustained two weeks ago in the Dons' local derby against Crystal Palace.

The Don's £1.6 million signing from West Ham is a very talented attacking midfielder.