Reports have claimed he could be allowed to go on a free transfer - but with the current strained relations between the clubs that seems unlikely.
De Ridder, 24, signed on a free transfer from Celta Vigo after playing well for Holland Under-21s in their victorious European Championship last summer.
De Ridder's last appearance for Birmingham City was on 5 January 2008, in the FA Cup defeat to Huddersfield Town, after which McLeish said he didn't feel City's style suited the Dutchman's game.




