Football Banter Archive December 18 2012

18 Dec 2012 20:57:45
CARDIFF CITY TRANSFER SPECULATION
POTENTIAL SIGNINGS.
STRIKERS
Fraizer Campbell - City tried to get him during the loan window but the player wasn't interested in a temporary move. Cardiff may go back in for him if the price is right, however Hull are also said to be interested and Fraizer may prefer a reunion with Steve Bruce.

Danny Graham - Again, Cardiff tried to sign Graham during the loan window but didn't succeed, as Swansea didn't want to leave themselves short up-front. Danny has clearly had a falling out with Laudrup and is believed to have been deemed surplus to requirements. This rumour perhaps has some truth, especially considering Malky's previous association with Graham at Watford.

Chris Wood - Although Millwall have already had an offer accepted by WBA and the player's personal terms matched by the club, Wood is said to be stalling much to the frustration of Kenny Jackett. Malky is a known admirer of the player and rumours are circulating that hold up is due to the player holding out for a 'bigger club' (no offence Millwall) and a bigger salary elsewhere.

DEFENDERS
John Brayford - Believed to be a target for both Cardiff and West Ham, Brayford very much fits the bill for Cardiff - young, talented, hungry & versatile. Whether or not Cardiff decide to match the £2M asking price is another question, but Malky is very much keen on the player having tried to sign him for Watford when Brayford played for Crewe.

Clint Hill - Although Clint is getting game time at QPR under Redknapp, it is believed the defender will be made available for transfer in January. Seems a very logical signing for Cardiff, given his versatility and experience, his transfer fee and wages would also be no problem for the Bluebirds.

Dedryck Boyata - Despite being on loan at FC Twente, Dedryck hasn't featured as much as both himself and Man City had hoped, hence the loan arrangement is set to be mutually terminated in the coming days. Cardiff tried to sign Dedryck in the summer, however the defender wanted to play for a top-flight club, however now he more receptive to the idea of simply playing football and Cardiff can provide that opportunity.

POTENTIAL DEPARTURES.
Etien Velikonja - Has hardly featured this season and the club are believed to be willing to let him go out on loan to a fellow football league club to accustomed to British football.

Kadeem Harris - Similar to Velikonja, Kadeem needs games and experience hence the club are willing to loan him out.

18 Dec 2012 14:46:00
sylvan Ebanks-Blake is likely to move to Ipswich as he is out of contract and like working with Mick McCarthy

18 Dec 2012 12:36:10
Crystal Palace are hoping to re-sign Darren Ambrose in January, along with Neil Danns, Eddie McGoldrick and Rachid Harkouk....

And ian wright

18 Dec 2012 01:33:33
harry forrester wouldn't sign for aston villa again after the way he was treated buy the Scottish staff who were just horrible to a young boy away from home for the 1st time, they just didn't like it he was given a £3,000 a week on 17th b-day when they played they only got £500 p/w in there prime, he battered Chelsea single handily in the FA YOUTH CUP others were training and playing with 1st team but cos of all the add on`s with his transfer fee they never gave him a look in till he got so pissed off, an I don't think the car went down to well either, he was better then all thoughs that are playing now, HJollier came in got rid of 10 players then walked out with a 2mil pay off, he`ll show a few people Justas he is now, good luck to him- they done same to Fonz now