• England reserve goalkeeper understood to be transfer target
• Butland spend final months of season on loan at Cheltenham
Birmingham City have refused to comment on reports that they have turned down a £6m bid from Southampton for their teenage goalkeeper Jack Butland.
Butland, called into Roy Hodgson's England squad at Euro 2012 as a replacement for Norwich's John Ruddy, is understood to be a top target for newly-promoted Southampton, who had an improved offer for the 19-year-old rejected earlier this week, according to newspaper reports.
The Bristol-born 6ft 4in goalkeeper, yet to make a first-team appearance for Birmingham, has been widely touted to be the No1 choice for Team GB at London 2012 and the Midlands club are determined to keep hold of their prized asset.
Birmingham installed Lee Clark as Chris Hughton's replacement this week and the former Huddersfield manager has already insisted Butland will remain at St Andrews unless the club received a "crazy offer".
Butland spent the final three months of last season on loan at npower League Two side Cheltenham, where he made 24 appearances. Read More
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