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Birmingham boss Harry Redknapp plotting late £300,000 swoop for Motherwell ace Ben Heneghan

Brum manager considering bringing Scottish Premiership star to St Andrew's as he tries to bolster his Championship side before Thursday's transfer deadline

HARRY REDKNAPP is considering a late swoop for Motherwell defender Ben Heneghan.

The Blues boss has been overhauling his squad and ex-Everton and Stoke kid Heneghan is understood to be on his shortlist as a bargain option.

 Birmingham are plotting a move for Motherwell's Ben Heneghan
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Birmingham are plotting a move for Motherwell's Ben HeneghanCredit: The Sun Glasgow
 Harry Redknapp is considering making a £300,000 swoop
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Harry Redknapp is considering making a £300,000 swoopCredit: Rex Features

But Redknapp may need to fight off competition with Norwich also in the frame.

While Bristol City too have shown interest, though a potential move from the Robins depends on the future of in-demand centre-back Aden Flint.

Heneghan, 23, impressed last term as he helped Well preserve their Scottish Premiership status.

He would be available for a cut-price fee of £300,000 due to one year remaining on his contract.

Well spotted the centre-half’s talents while he was plying his trade at Chester.

The England C international made 81 appearances and scored six times for the non-league side.

 Norwich City are also interested in the Motherwell defender
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Norwich City are also interested in the Motherwell defenderCredit: The Sun Glasgow
 But Birmingham looks to be his likely destination
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But Birmingham looks to be his likely destinationCredit: The Sun Glasgow

Heneghan only moved north of the border last summer.

But he played 41 times last season and his performances have not gone unnoticed.

Redknapp will likely use him as a replacement for Ryan Shotton.

 Harry Redknapp is attempting to bolster his backline before the end of the transfer window
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Harry Redknapp is attempting to bolster his backline before the end of the transfer windowCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 Ryan Shotton is expected to leave Birmingham and join Middlesbrough
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Ryan Shotton is expected to leave Birmingham and join MiddlesbroughCredit: Rex Features
 Birmingham are also interested in Bristol City star Aden Flint
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Birmingham are also interested in Bristol City star Aden FlintCredit: PA:Empics Sport

The 28-year-old is still expected to complete his move to Middlesbrough before the transfer window closes on Thursday.

The experienced ace had been told that he would not be allowed to exit St Andrew’s until a replacement could be found.

Redknapp confirmed: “We've done a deal with Boro, Ryan wants to go, but we're looking for a replacement.”



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