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Sky Sports News understands Birmingham have had a £4million bid for Aruna Dindane accepted by Lens.

The Ivory Coast international was due to spend the entire 2009/10 campaign at Portsmouth, but ongoing financial troubles on the South Coastmean that deal could be scrapped.

Pompey are desperate to trim their wage bill and a number of their top stars have already been linked with imminent exits.

Dindane looks set to be among those heading for the Fratton Park exit, as he makes the journey north to Birmingham.

The Blues have money to spend during the January transfer window and have stepped up their pursuit of new recruits this week. (BBC Sport)

Clearly Aruna Dindane’s intention was to use his time at Portsmouth to prove himself to any potential suitors as it seems abundantly clear that the south coast side couldn’t afford to make the Ivory Coast star’s move permanent. Having shown himself to be a very good player, even when part of the struggling Pompey side, Birmingham City must have realised that such a signing would boost their attacking options.

The 29 year old striker has shown touches of brilliance and proven that he has an eye for goal and at £4m represents a very good value purchase in todays inflated transfer market.

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