Hodgson ready to go Blue

Fulham have reportedly joined Wigan in the battle to prise Birmingham duo Olivier Kapo and Sebastian Larsson away from St Andrews.

Blues' former Premier League rivals look set to try and cherry-pick their best players this summer after Alex McLeish's men were relegated on the final day of the season.

Latics chief Steve Bruce signed both Kapo and Larsson so was immediately installed as the hot favourite to land them.

However, Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson has already vowed to rebuild his squad and that has seen him touted with a swoop for the midfield duo.

Blues have vowed to keep their star men but sizeable bids plus the players' desire to stay in the top flight could complicate matters.