Bellamy - Pre-Contract in January

It has been mentioned that Craig Bellamy is in his final year at Man City.

If this is correct - Can we sign a Pre-Contract Agreement with him in January (as per Ledley & Matthews)?

Didnt think you could in the same league

Pre Contract agreements only apply when a player moves between 2 National Associations, England to Wales doesn't count as both the Premier League and Football League are open to clubs from England and Wales.

Domestic pre-contracts can only be offered 1 month before the players contract expires

What is the point of this, he will already be playing for us in September.

agree september he will be ours