Jonathan Spector close to Birmingham City switch

Birmingham City are on the verge of signing former West Ham United defender Jonathan Spector.

Blues manager Chris Hughton is keen to bring the 25-year-old to St Andrew's after his contract expired over the summer, according to Sky Sports News.

Birmingham have released a number of players over the summer including the sale of defender Roger Johnson to Wolverhampton Wanderers for £7m.

Spector had spells at Manchester United and Charlton Athletic before signing for the Hammers in 2006.