Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says Gareth Bale is a player he is keeping an eye on as he bids to bring fresh faces to St Andrews.

The Scot has been one of the busiest Premier League bosses to date since the close of last season, landing a number of signings as he looks to establish the Blues in the top-flight.

Bale is thought to be one of a number of Tottenham players that Harry Redknapp would be willing to listen to offers for and it is not anticipated the Wales international will be short of suitors.

The former Southampton player's time in London has been plagued by injuries and a lack of consistency but should Spurs be ready to do business, McLeish would be at the front of the queue.

"Gareth Bale is another name we'd have to consider if he was available," he conceded to Sky Sports News.

McLeish went on to praise his board for backing him unequivocally in the transfer market over the summer: "We've certainly shown a bit of ambition with the money splashed out on the young centre-halves.

"With (Christian) Benitez coming in as well, for what was decent money, I couldn't say I've not been given support by the board - that would be ridiculous."