Rowett remarked on his physical development and his improved defensive work, rated him as "probably the quickest player we have got in the squad", and highlighted his having "roasted first team defenders in training".
Rowett is certainly a good judge of a player. Since the arrival of Zola perhaps Birmingham are more keen to loan the player out. On the other hand perhaps not.
I've not heard anything substantial about this, but did float it as a "wish list" type signing on another thread after Zola announced he was free to leave on loan.
According to Zola, he's going somewhere where he can play as a striker. Not sure that fits the bill here does it? Unless being part of a front 3 =striker.