Birmingham have made a bid to revive their move for Lee Bowyer - despite a fans' backlash against the deal.
Boss Steve Bruce was furious after a small group of supporters protested, prompting Bowyer to ditch the deal.
But chairman David Sullivan still hopes to sign the 28-year-old Newcastle star after receiving support from fans.
He still hopes to clinch the deal, saying: "Lee is upset by what's been said, but we've had hundreds of e-mails and letters wanting us to sign him."
Sullivan plans to send the messages of support to Bowyer in an attempt to prompt a change of heart.
He said: "I wouldn't say the deal is dead, but I think the chances of pulling it off are only 10%.
"Lee's given Newcastle two years of good service without getting into trouble and I don't understand what the problem is."
Bowyer had asked whether the city's Asian community would have any objections to him signing for Birmingham.
Sullivan said: "When we met him he was very concerned about what the reaction would be from the Asian community because he didn't want to cause any problems.
"But we haven't had a single complaint from the Asian community - just a group of fans who decided they don't want him."
Bowyer's last controversy was a public punch-up with Newcastle team-mate Kieron Dyer during the home defeat against Aston Villa last season.
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