Transfer news: ?7.5m bid for Acquah rejected by Torino

Birmingham City have had a ?7.5m bid for Torino midfielder Afriyie Acquah rejected, according to toronews.com.

Despite everything looking in place for the 25-year-old to move to St. Andrew’s earlier in the week, the Serie A side have changed the goalposts and are now playing hardball.

A shortage of players in the Torino midfield mean that the deal is currently stalling, at the request of manager Sinisa Mihajlovic.

However, it is still our understanding that Acquah could still join Blues if Torino get replacements in.

The player wants the move and Harry Redknapp is still confident that a deal can be reached.

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