Nixon: ‘Pearson has his admirers at St. Andrews’.

Birmingham City may consider a move for Nigel Pearson if Gianfranco Zola leaves the club, according to Alan Nixon of The Sun on Sunday.

In his column, Nixon wrote- ‘Nigel Pearson’s name is being mentioned in the corridors of power at Birmingham. He is also on the shortlist to return as manager at old club Leicester – but the Blues job may come up sooner. Current boss Gianfranco Zola has struggled to make an impact and straight talking Pearson has his admirers at St. Andrews’.

Pearson was sacked as Derby County manager in October after just 14 games in charge. Previously, he won promotion with Leicester City and led them to the great escape in 2015.