Wednesday 2 August 2017 12:19, UK
Birmingham City have had an initial loan bid for Ravel Morrison rejected by Lazio, according to Sky sources.
The two clubs remain in talks over a potential deal for Morrison, who has been training with Harry Redknapp's side for the last three weeks.
The 24-year-old former Manchester United and West Ham attacking midfielder has not featured for Lazio since April 2016, and previously spent a season on loan at St Andrew's during the 2012-13 campaign.
Morrison has featured in Birmingham's friendlies against Oxford United and Kidderminster Harriers this summer.
Redknapp brought Morrison to Queens Park Rangers during his time in charge at Loftus Road in 2014, during which he scored six goals in 15 Championship games for the club.
The Birmingham manager this week said his side will face a "difficult" season if they cannot recruit new players before the start of the new campaign this weekend.
