Tebily has had only a bit part to play during the current campaign following the arrival of Mario Melchiot from Chelsea.

But Clemence has proved to be a valuable member of the side in the second half of the season following the departure of Robbie Savage.

Bruce said: “We have entered into talks with Olivier Tebily and Stephen Clemence over a new contract. It is our policy not to allow talks over a new deal to drag on into the final year of a contract if we want someone to stay - and I want these two to stay.

“Their respective agents will be talking with our managing director Karren Brady and I don’t foresee any problems although these days nothing ever seems to get sorted straight away.”

Meanwhile, Birmingham are unlikely to attempt to sign Liverpool midfielder Salif Diao on a permanent basis.

Diao joined City on loan in the January transfer window, but has been dogged by various injury problems.

Bruce said: “Salif has been unfortunate. He’s not been able to do himself justice because of injuries. He will probably go back to Liverpool and I think he needs a full season under his belt. We well then assess the situation once he is fully fit.”