Former Aston Villa boss Brian Little has been linked to the vacant managers job at Highfield Road. The current boss at Tranmere Rovers is reported by the CET as being admired by City Chairman Mike McGinnity.
Meanwhile,the chances of Eric Black returning have risen slightly after Birmingham boss Steve Bruce who admits to being a good friend of Peter Reid said: "Eric is under contract with us and I am very happy with him.
"I am sure he enjoys working here and I wouldn't want to lose him. But we will have to wait and see what happens."