Hughes fit to sign

Last updated : 21 March 2002 By Brian Cartlidge
The Irish international midfielder has overcome injury and Blues boss Steve Bruce is preparing to rubber-stamp his loan move until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.

Bruce, who agreed the deal in principle on March 1, said: "Michael trained yesterday and is ready to join us. I don't think I will include him for Sunday because he hasn't played for three or four weeks.

"We will be looking to finally sort it all out by Monday, when he should be with us for definite."