' Cardiff City accept £8 million bid for star defender '

Bye Caulks

Cardiff City accept £8million bid from Harry Redknapp's QPR for captain Steven Caulker
Thurs Jul 03, 2014 By Chris Wathan


It's down to Bluebirds skipper whether he quits club to move to Loftus Road - Redknapp


Harry Redknapp has revealed he has agreed a deal to snap up Steven Caulker as he looks to partner the Cardiff City captain with Rio Ferdinand – but it’s down to the player to decide if he wants to move to Loftus Road.

Cardiff’s Premier League exit has seen Queens Park Rangers take advantage of a relegation escape clause in centre-back Caulker’s contract, believed to be around £8m.

The contract situation has left Bluebirds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conceding he is “powerless” to prevent his captain leaving Cardiff City Stadium.

And the Norwegian’s fears look set to be realised with QPR chief Redknapp claiming he has agreed a fee that would see Caulker return to London one year after leaving Tottenham for Cardiff in a £8.5m deal.

Spurs had been linked to a reunion with their former defender, while Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is thought to have placed the 22-year-old on his wish-list, having managed him during a loan spell at Swansea.

Southampton have shown an interest and Crystal Palace – whose sporting director is former Cardiff transfer chief Iain Moody – are also thought to be keen to try and take Caulker to Selhurst Park.




But it appears QPR are leading the way, with Redknapp keen to pair Caulker with Rio Ferdinand.

Redknapp knows Caulker from his time at Spurs and he expects Ferdinand to join his newly-promoted side after the end of his Manchester United contract despite speculation the QPR board had blocked the deal.

However, Redknapp has admitted his move for Caulker is dependent upon the player agreeing personal terms with the play-off winners.

“We’ve agreed a fee with Cardiff and it’s up to Steven to decide his next move,” said Redknapp. “I know him well from Spurs and he’s always been a tremendous prospect. Hopefully that’s another one we can get done.”



Cardiff had been bracing themselves for the loss of Caulker following their relegation to the Championship and it is believed they have been targeting other centre-backs during the summer.

Solskjaer said: “However much we’d like to hold onto a player like Steven, I’ve found myself powerless due to clauses in contracts drawn up before I arrived at the club.”

Caulker returned to pre-season training with the rest of Solskjaer’s squad earlier this week but is likely to head into discussions with QPR.

Shame but it was bound to happen!

All the best Caulks, least u can't come back to haunt us!

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

Gavin, just spoke to someone down the club, we got every penny back for him(after all the add ons etc)

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

What about spurs getting a percentage of the sale ?

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

What about spurs getting a percentage of the sale ?

Only if there was a profit on the sale

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

Gavin, just spoke to someone down the club, we got every penny back for him(after all the add ons etc)

Hmm, writing in past tense there Annis, so can we take it he has agreed to go then?

Glad in a way as gives Ole time to get someone in and up to speed

I want Caulker to find a club higher up the food chain. I would like him to get a move to Everton ideally. He has a great attitide - coming to us to get playing time showed us that - and I hope he reaches his full potential. He has the ability to push for the England team. Good luck to him.

I personally believe the deal done with the release clause, where we lose nothing in fees and we entice a quality player to come to a newly promoted side, was a very smart one. Nothing ventured, nothing gained... Or lost.

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

Gavin, just spoke to someone down the club, we got every penny back for him(after all the add ons etc)

Hmm, writing in past tense there Annis, so can we take it he has agreed to go then?

Glad in a way as gives Ole time to get someone in and up to speed

Jules, apparently QPR are so far giving in to all Caulkers high demands, where as Everton/Liverpool refused to, its 99% done.

Everton/Liverpool would give £8 mill, but Caulkers demands were suppose to be outrageous.

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

What about spurs getting a percentage of the sale ?

Only if there was a profit on the sale

Ah right sweet atleast we have got the money back, always though it was 9mil we paid tho.

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

cowie was on 18k???????????

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

and the rest, bellamy has gone, Lappin has gone. im sure there was others who left.

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week

Do you know what's going on with jones, not much interest in him praying we r not stuck with the chump.

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

Gavin, just spoke to someone down the club, we got every penny back for him(after all the add ons etc)

Hmm, writing in past tense there Annis, so can we take it he has agreed to go then?

Glad in a way as gives Ole time to get someone in and up to speed

Jules, apparently QPR are so far giving in to all Caulkers high demands, where as Everton/Liverpool refused to, its 99% done.

Everton/Liverpool would give £8 mill, but Caulkers demands were suppose to be outrageous.

OK cheers Annis, people going on about needing a new CB should hope we can keep Gary after the job he done in world cup,

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week

Do you know what's going on with jones, not much interest in him praying we r not stuck with the chump.

I dont honestly know, but I thought he was crap for us last season in the Premier League and not even worth £10,000 a week.
I heard he is happy to stay with us. Hmm

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

Gavin, just spoke to someone down the club, we got every penny back for him(after all the add ons etc)

Hmm, writing in past tense there Annis, so can we take it he has agreed to go then?

Glad in a way as gives Ole time to get someone in and up to speed

Jules, apparently QPR are so far giving in to all Caulkers high demands, where as Everton/Liverpool refused to, its 99% done.

Everton/Liverpool would give £8 mill, but Caulkers demands were suppose to be outrageous.

OK cheers Annis, people going on about needing a new CB should hope we can keep Gary after the job he done in world cup,

Jules, I would love to keep Gary, but I dont think that will happen.

[quote="Forever Blue"][quote="Principal Prickly"]Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole [/quote]

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week [/quote]

annis AMEN TO THAT!

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week

annis AMEN TO THAT!

Allan

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

Gavin, just spoke to someone down the club, we got every penny back for him(after all the add ons etc)

Hmm, writing in past tense there Annis, so can we take it he has agreed to go then?

Glad in a way as gives Ole time to get someone in and up to speed

Jules, apparently QPR are so far giving in to all Caulkers high demands, where as Everton/Liverpool refused to, its 99% done.

Everton/Liverpool would give £8 mill, but Caulkers demands were suppose to be outrageous.

i did hear tho annis he wanted to go back and preferred a move to London

So we are taking a big loss, cheers milks.

We paid 8 for him I think

Gavin, just spoke to someone down the club, we got every penny back for him(after all the add ons etc)

Hmm, writing in past tense there Annis, so can we take it he has agreed to go then?

Glad in a way as gives Ole time to get someone in and up to speed

Jules, apparently QPR are so far giving in to all Caulkers high demands, where as Everton/Liverpool refused to, its 99% done.

Everton/Liverpool would give £8 mill, but Caulkers demands were suppose to be outrageous.

i did hear tho annis he wanted to go back and preferred a move to London

True, but he did go house hunting near Liverpool, a few weeks ago.
But as soon as a London club were really interested he jumped at the chance.

Jones represents everything I dislike about modern day footballers, no effort, no pride, doesn't give two hoots about the club as long as they pay the wages each month. Having said all that, he may just be good enough to score a lot of goals at championship level while still putting in the minimum amount required.

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week

Do you know what's going on with jones, not much interest in him praying we r not stuck with the chump.

I dont honestly know, but I thought he was crap for us last season in the Premier League and not even worth £10,000 a week.
I heard he is happy to stay with us. Hmm

Maybe he will surprise everyone with a glittering coming season. He was never a fans man to begin with, in my opinion, and sometimes wrongfully slaughtered.

Jones represents everything I dislike about modern day footballers, no effort, no pride, doesn't give two hoots about the club as long as they pay the wages each month. Having said all that, he may just be good enough to score a lot of goals at championship level while still putting in the minimum amount required.

Spot on Mark.

Even if he finally shined in the Championship, def not worth £37,500 a week

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

cowie was on 18k???????????

yes, not a lot of fans will realise but he was top 3 assists when we signed him, he was a top champ player but we hadn't paid attention, was on some big money

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week

He's not been in the training images so maybe we are but I think Jones has the same agent as Ole's

Apparently Liverpool laughed at Caulkers demands and immediately put a halt to the transfer couple of weeks ago .

Would be good to have a sell on clause for us but if we got money back and losing high wager that is good for us !

Caulker - 35k off wage bill
Cowie - 18k off wage bill
Campbell - 35-40k off wage bill


Keep on going Ole

Ole please get rid of Kenwyne Jones ASAP £37,500 a week

£37,500 p/w. Lot of money mind but then again when you see what some players are getting it just goes to show that the game has changed drastically , wasn't that long ago people were shocked when Trevor Francis was bought for a million !!! ffs they want that in wages now