Coventry accept bid off Derby for Keogh

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CARDIFF CITY’S attempts to capture Coventry defender Richard Keogh face an increased threat after the Sky Blues accepted an £800,000 offer from Derby County last night.

Rams boss Nigel Clough has upped the stakes in the battle for the highly-rated centre-half, and Keogh has been given permission by Coventry to speak to him.
Cardiff are not out of the running by any means, but it is becoming increasingly clear that they are not going to be given a free run in securing his signature, with Leeds United and Bristol City also in the hunt.
Keogh says he wants to speak with all the interested parties before he makes a decision, while Coventry want the best possible price and are delighted there is competition for the defender.

City manager Malky Mackay is with his squad on their pre-season training camp in Switzerland, but is in touch with all negotiations for Keogh and South Korean midfield player Kim Bo-Kyung.
Mackay has had an official bid of around £800,000 for the 25-year-old Keogh turned down and is considering a fresh offer, while negotiations with Kim’s representatives continued yesterday.
City won’t talk about who they are trying to sign, but Mackay said: “We are working hard to strengthen our squad and will keep pressing on all fronts.
“While talks are going on to see who is, or may become, available, the players with us in Switzerland are working through double sessions and building up their fitness for the new season.”
Mackay has already signed Jordon Mutch, Slovenian striker Etien Velikonja and goalkeeper Joe Lewis and wants to add three or four more including a central defender and experienced centre-forward.
Coventry, resigned to losing Keogh after he refused to sign a new contract, won’t reveal which club has had a transfer bid accepted, but it looks certain to be Derby. They have cash in the bank after selling Jason Shackell to Burnley for £1.1m.

Keogh stayed at home when Coventry set off on their pre-season trip to Scotland this week
He did not feature in Coventry’s pre-season victory at Hinckley on Saturday and was not expected to travel with the squad to Scotland for a three-match tour.
Clough will not talk about his potential targets, but said: “We are interested in bringing a couple of players in before the start of the season. All we can do is put our best offer on the table.
"We can also show them what we have to offer here in other ways apart from just money, and hopefully that will convince them.
“We can offer home crowds of 25,000 or 26,000, fantastic facilities and also the chance to be a part of what we think is a very exciting young side.

According to the article, Coventry turned down our offer of £800,000 but accepted Derby's offer for the same amount.

Personally don't believe it as hes having a medical with us from today or Friday!

According to the article, Coventry turned down our offer of £800,000 but accepted Derby's offer for the same amount.

maybe we're offering in installments?

According to the article, Coventry turned down our offer of £800,000 but accepted Derby's offer for the same amount.

maybe we're offering in installments?

Why pay installments if we have all this money Something not right here...time to move on

Who would get dropped?

I get the feeling MM might be stalling for someone else.

I get the feeling MM might be stalling for someone else.

Annis has said that Keogh is one of Malky's main targets.