Nigel Pearson has confirmed he will look to gazump Birmingham City for a deal to sign attacking midfielder Reda Khadra but conceded a player would need to leave Bristol City first.
The Robins manager attempted to sign the 21-year-old on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer but he opted to join Championship rivals Sheffield United. Khadra has struggled to find consistency in Paul Heckingbottom's side and has been left out of the last two matchday squads.
As reported by the Sheffield Star, Heckingbottom has confirmed Khadra is "expected to leave" after the player confirmed he would like to end his loan spell this month. He scored once in four league starts and 11 substitute appearances.
