With news of Stern John's decision still awaited, the bookies are offering 100-1 on City acquiring the Trinidad & Tobago international with Nottingham Forest at 2-1.
Peter Reid said:" “I hope we are still in with a chance but you never know with transfers these days”. The City boss was interested in Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman if John did not sign but has been gazumped by Leeds United.
No John Decision As Yet
Reid has renewed his interest in Brentford winger Stephen Hunt after the former Republic of Ireland under-21 international impressed for the Bees in their last two matches. Hunt was on trial at Ryton in August but failed to win a move to Highfield RoadHunt has played 150 times for the West London club.