Bruce deal handed to Yeung for approval

Sep 29 2007 By Colin Tattum, Birmingham Mail

STEVE Bruce's new contract will be put before prospective owner Carson Yeung for his approval this weekend.

A two-year rolling deal has been agreed in principal with the present board, but has yet to be signed.

As Blues are in the throes of a takeover, it is not straightforward to change terms of employment for anyone at the club as the Stock Market will be casting a beady eye.

So the board will seek to get a rubber-stamp from Yeung, who is the single biggest shareholder at Blues and flew in for the Manchester United match last night.

The Hong Kong tycoon has insisted that he has no plans to replace Bruce as manager. But if he backs off from giving his blessing, then Bruce might have cause for alarm.

Bruce said: "Talks are on-going. They have been since May. It will be presented to the Chinese this weekend, so we will see."