Football Insider have confirmed that Birmingham City have launched a double raid on Bristol City for defensive duo Aden Flint and Joe Bryan. 

The fee offered for the pair is reported to be around £5m, as Blues manager Harry Redknapp sets about trying to bolster his defensive options, as the season draws near, in the light of the fact that centre-back Ryan Shotton reportedly wants to move on, if the opportunity presents itself.

Redknapp has recently expressed his concern about how he will struggle to transform fortunes at St Andrew's during his first full season in charge in the West Midlands, if he is not given the right 'tools' to succeed in the job - seemingly calling on Birmingham's hierarchy to dip into their pockets and provide him with some players.

Bristol City fans reacted incredulously to the news; wondering why they would sell to a team they finished above last season, for what they viewed as a poor price for the pair, on the eve of the season.

Bristol City fans - is that figure close to the valuation that you would like? Let us know below...