Cardiff Prepare For Triple Swoop

Newly promoted Cardiff City are plotting an audacious treble summer spree of signings to completely revamp their strike force to ensure enough firepower to establish themselves in the Premier League.

Manager Malky Mackay has identified guaranteed goals as his transfer priority this window and is rigorously pursuing his two top targets…with a third that can exclusively be revealed by the Cutter today.
While the Bluebirds battle with fellow top flight new-boys Crystal Palace for Blackpool’s exciting winger Thomas Ince and are reportedly lining up a £3m bid for West Brom pariah Peter Odemwingie we understand the Welsh outfit have also joined the chase for Villa misfit Darren Bent, a move that would defiantly signal the club’s ambitious intent.

The 29 year old England hit man has an impressive proven record with 115 goals in 244 Premier League games but has fallen dramatically out of favour at Villa Park with boss Paul Lambert patently not rating his all-round attributes. Such is the slump in his stock that the claret and blues are prepared to take a huge hit on their initial £18m outlay meaning one of the best poachers around is available for a knockdown £6m for any potential suitors. While Newcastle have declared their interest they have since cooled after being put off by the player’s reluctance to lower his £65,000 a week wages. However Bent is determined to kickstart a stalled career and revive a flagging reputation and with Mackay presently tied up with securing an experienced centre back (believed to be the Magpie’s Mike Williamson) and the aforementioned duo he is content to play the waiting game.

Should no flurry of firm offers come Bent’s way the thinking is that the player will cede to a lowering of his pay demands to a bracket that accommodates both Cardiff and another interested party Fulham.

It is set to be an exciting year for supporters in South Wales and with the prospect of Odemwingie, young flyer Ince, and Bent joining the striking ranks alongside Bellamy and Campbell, it could yet be an ever more tantalising one.

Ince defo but not so keen on either of the others. brilliant players on they day but are they going to sweat blood for the cause?

I'm looking forward with interes to players coming in.

I just hope we keep it sensible regarding salaries. I dont see why anyone should be on 50-60k a week. I keep thinking Portsmouth but we do seem to have a very professional set up.

I cant believe Malky would entertain bringing someone like Odemwingie into the "group" he so passionately talks about.

Bent would be superb. Proven goal scorer at this level.

Without a doubt id take all 3, That would be our Midfield and Strike force sorted, one or two defenders and that's us staying up.

Reliably told Bent was at the Vale today.

Reliably told Bent was at the Vale today.

Did the person have a mobile phone handy for a photograph?

The site u got it off daily cutter or something like that,under the headline banner it says the football paper that honestly lies

I cant believe Malky would entertain bringing someone like Odemwingie into the "group" he so passionately talks about.

Bent would be superb. Proven goal scorer at this level.

Fact.

Its just paper talk. Utter bollocks in my opinion.

Bent would do nicely!

ALL OF THEM ARE CRAP. WE R EPL TEAM NOW

WE MUST SIGN CAVANI AND FORLAN AND DZEKO AND SNEIJDER.

I cant believe Malky would entertain bringing someone like Odemwingie into the "group" he so passionately talks about.

Bent would be superb. Proven goal scorer at this level.

Fact.

Its just paper talk. Utter bollocks in my opinion.

Paper talk yes, but its never utter bollocks until the last of the transfer kitty is spent and their not in the squad. We could sign almost anyone, and thats the fun of it.

Isn't Bent's best mate Frazier Campbell? Could be something in this, but can't see us offering him anywhere near the £65,000 a week he is reportedly seeking. £40k a week with a decent signing on fee could tempt him

Yes didnt someone say they were on holiday together in vegas recently.

ALL OF THEM ARE CRAP. WE R EPL TEAM NOW

WE MUST SIGN CAVANI AND FORLAN AND DZEKO AND SNEIJDER.

Reliably told Bent was at the Vale today.

Did the person have a mobile phone handy for a photograph?

He wouldn't do that even if he had his phone at the ready, but the person involved is a regular at the vale and he told me about Velikonja well before the news broke. Not sayi9ng he's signing but maybe just being shown the facilities on offer.

Bent and Ince would do very nicely thank you

I'm looking forward with interes to players coming in.

I just hope we keep it sensible regarding salaries. I dont see why anyone should be on 50-60k a week. I keep thinking Portsmouth but we do seem to have a very professional set up.

Quote: "but we do seem to have a very professional set up"

I agree

ALL OF THEM ARE CRAP. WE R EPL TEAM NOW

WE MUST SIGN CAVANI AND FORLAN AND DZEKO AND SNEIJDER.

You can't possibly be thinking he's being serious?

Bent's attitude is shite as well, don't know why Malky would go for him, sure he's got a good record but hasn't played much and lost a lot of pace, Villa fans would give away for free. Was more concerned about shopping and such than playing last year.