Matthew Upson has accused Birmingham of "moving the goalposts"
by snubbing a bid from West Ham, but the defender has vowed to give
100 per cent if he is not sold in January.
Upson has been one of the most talked about players during the
January transfer window, as Blues have been forced to fend off
interest from a number of clubs.
West Ham have firmed up their interest in recent days, but so far a
£6million gambit has not persuaded the Blues to sell the
centre-half.
Upson's agent said at the weekend that Birmingham had gone back on
their word in refusing to allow the defender to leave St Andrews
and Upson admits the events of recent days have left him
frustrated.
"I think the fee that has been offered by West Ham is a realistic
offer, a good sum of money, £6million plus bits and pieces, but we
have a difference of opinion," said Upson.
"I will see how it goes over the next three or four days. It is a
bit disappointing in that I feel the goalposts are being moved
every week if you like.
"I know it has been labelled the silly season but I think
Birmingham have had a pretty good offer for me and yet they have
decided to decline it."
Upson will give full commitment to Birmingham for the rest of the
season if he is not sold.
"If can't go, I'll give 100 per cent. I am paid to play football
and I have my own reputation and I want to play well. I have a lot
of respect for my team-mates, for the fans and myself.
"Whatever disagreement I have with the club, I have my team-mates
and a stadium full of fans that I have to turn up and do my job
for."