CITY MAKE IMPROVED OFFER FOR WANYAMA

Cardiff City have stepped up their attempt to pluck Victor Wanyama away from Celtic by making an improved offer for the sought-after midfielder.

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay remains committed to landing the Kenyan international and has raised the stakes after a bid of £10million was rejected by Peter Lawwell on Monday.

Celtic have already accepted a bid of £12m from Southampton last week but the midfielder’s agents, Rob Moore and Ivan Modia, dismissed the terms on offer and accused the Parkhead club of trying to railroad a deal — with relations between the two parties now strained.

Sportsmail understands Cardiff have already reached an informal agreement with Wanyama’s representatives over their cut and the 22-year-old’s wage demands.

Now the Parkhead side must decide whether to grant permission for formal talks to begin — with Cardiff prepared to alter the structure of the payments to make.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon believe the midfielder has already played his final game for the club, saying: ‘My own gut feeling is that a deal will get done somewhere along the line.

‘He is our player. One, we don’t want him to go. Two, if he is going to go then the club has to match our valuation of the player.’

Parkhead skipper Scott Brown believes Wanyama’s departure would leave a major void in the Celtic midfield.

‘Victor would be a huge loss if he went,’ said Brown. ‘He was unbelievable last season. But that’s up to the board, Victor and his agent.’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2351358/Cardiff-make-new-offer-Cetics-Victor-Wanyama.html

f*cking Boooooom! Go on Malky

Nice thing to wake up too

Quality

Really hope we can sign this guy.

Nice start to a 12 hour shift.

Im new to this thread but that's very good news

This is the type of player we need, a real beast. I honestly think if we do pay 12 million in the long run it will be pennies as I think we could sell him on for 20 million. For the big sides to have been looking at him just proves that he's quality. Get Ince now and another defender and things will be looking up, I think our front men will have enough in the tank now. 3 maybe 4 great strikers if bellamy plays upfront instead of out wide, along with Rudy and joe is awesome I think. The midfield, Wanyama and gunnar in the middle. Much kimbo and whitts, noone, conway,.... We have a great side to stay up. So happy being a cardiff fan,

I think Malky and Tan are to be congratulated for attempting to bring in this calibre of player,I mean just look at Palace,creaming themselves at the 2m signing of a championship player.4 or 5 like this guy will see us comfortable next season.

There is no doubt that Wanyama is a very promising young player who made his mark in the Champions League last season. However things don't seem quite right with him joining City. Malky tends to keep his targets close to his chest, yet our apparent interest in Wanyama is clearly in the public domain. Secondly, is a defensive midfield player a priority for MacKay given the form of Gunnarson last season? Maybe he intends playing two holding midfielders to make us difficult to beat. Could it however be simply a smokescreen to deflect the press from his real target? Didn't it appear that he was interested in Gomis but signed Cornelius out of the blue!

I think Malky and Tan are to be congratulated for attempting to bring in this calibre of player,I mean just look at Palace,creaming themselves at the 2m signing of a championship player.4 or 5 like this guy will see us comfortable next season.

4 or 5 like him at £10-12m????

Wow! I think we're starting to get ahead of ourselves there...

And to think Tan is still 'Public Enemy No.1' in some eyes

I think Malky and Tan are to be congratulated for attempting to bring in this calibre of player,I mean just look at Palace,creaming themselves at the 2m signing of a championship player.4 or 5 like this guy will see us comfortable next season.

4 or 5 like him at £10-12m????

Wow! I think we're starting to get ahead of ourselves there...

And to think Tan is still 'Public Enemy No.1' in some eyes

SV have you ever heard the saying "All the money in the world can't buy......."

This is the type of player we need, a real beast. I honestly think if we do pay 12 million in the long run it will be pennies as I think we could sell him on for 20 million. For the big sides to have been looking at him just proves that he's quality. Get Ince now and another defender and things will be looking up, I think our front men will have enough in the tank now. 3 maybe 4 great strikers if bellamy plays upfront instead of out wide, along with Rudy and joe is awesome I think. The midfield, Wanyama and gunnar in the middle. Much kimbo and whitts, noone, conway,.... We have a great side to stay up. So happy being a cardiff fan,

I really cannot see Mutch, Conway, Mason and Gestede playing a major role next season. Bench warmers at best.

We should be treating these rumours with a pinch of salt.
These journalists are trying to sell papers and some of these updates on ere are trying to achieve hits for this site.
Have we not learned anything from our latest signing ?

I think Malky and Tan are to be congratulated for attempting to bring in this calibre of player,I mean just look at Palace,creaming themselves at the 2m signing of a championship player.4 or 5 like this guy will see us comfortable next season.

4 or 5 like him at £10-12m????

Wow! I think we're starting to get ahead of ourselves there...

And to think Tan is still 'Public Enemy No.1' in some eyes

SV have you ever heard the saying "All the money in the world can't buy......."

I have, fella and it is a very valid one. However, and I know we have opposing thoughts on the matter, I am just pointing out that Tan appears to be 'delivering' and some (as above) are still asking for more

I think ones things crystal clear here... We have more than £25m

According to the daily fail we have bid 11.5 million.

Think that will be enough?

According to the daily fail we have bid 11.5 million.

Think that will be enough?

Nope because the agents want a huge cut of the fee, so Celtic would only recieve about 10.5m

I hope we get him but I don't want us to spend too much on him.

Very encouraging.

This is the type of player we need, a real beast. I honestly think if we do pay 12 million in the long run it will be pennies as I think we could sell him on for 20 million. For the big sides to have been looking at him just proves that he's quality. Get Ince now and another defender and things will be looking up, I think our front men will have enough in the tank now. 3 maybe 4 great strikers if bellamy plays upfront instead of out wide, along with Rudy and joe is awesome I think. The midfield, Wanyama and gunnar in the middle. Much kimbo and whitts, noone, conway,.... We have a great side to stay up. So happy being a cardiff fan,

I really cannot see Mutch, Conway, Mason and Gestede playing a major role next season. Bench warmers at best.

Gestede will be sold, Conway maybe as well. Mason will be a bench warmer and fourth choice striker whereas Mutch will be given game time because he's young, has potential and overall a decent player.

Would be a huge signing for us, I live near loads of Palace fans and they are jissing over a £2 million bid for Gayle ?

This is the type of player we need, a real beast. I honestly think if we do pay 12 million in the long run it will be pennies as I think we could sell him on for 20 million. For the big sides to have been looking at him just proves that he's quality. Get Ince now and another defender and things will be looking up, I think our front men will have enough in the tank now. 3 maybe 4 great strikers if bellamy plays upfront instead of out wide, along with Rudy and joe is awesome I think. The midfield, Wanyama and gunnar in the middle. Much kimbo and whitts, noone, conway,.... We have a great side to stay up. So happy being a cardiff fan,

I really cannot see Mutch, Conway, Mason and Gestede playing a major role next season. Bench warmers at best.

Mutch will play as Malky as high hopes, Conway will be at best backup once/if we sign a winger, Mason will probably go out on loan, same with Gestede

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

What exactly can us fans do about any of that?

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

Cardiff City - Administration 0
Swansea City - Administration 1

looks like Swansea have won that one hands down. If Tan does f**k off, we will go into administration. Rest assured if that ever
happens we will be contacting Swansea City for tips on how not to pay creditors. But until that day...glass houses eh?

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

The Alternative view is that a person with an extremely good business reputation is investing money (as opposed to spending) in the playing side. This investment sees the side reach the top 12, in the first season, making Tan Sri extremely happy and facilitates huge recognition for him personally in Asia.

Tan Sri decides to push on and aims for a top 8 side within 3 years and, following the acquisition of further investors, the club becomes capable of challenging for Europe on a regular basis.

2018..... Malky is still with us. After 5 years in the Premiership the club is financially secure, with no debt, and we are the envy of many clubs.

Yes there is a down side. Because of our success we are constantly on TV and often don't know whether we are playing on a Saturday, Sunday, Monday or Thursday - but that is where I believe we are going...

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

The Alternative view is that a person with an extremely good business reputation is investing money (as opposed to spending) in the playing side. This investment sees the side reach the top 12, in the first season, making Tan Sri extremely happy and facilitates huge recognition for him personally in Asia.

Tan Sri decides to push on and aims for a top 8 side within 3 years and, following the acquisition of further investors, the club becomes capable of challenging for Europe on a regular basis.

2018..... Malky is still with us. After 5 years in the Premiership the club is financially secure, with no debt, and we are the envy of many clubs.

Yes there is a down side. Because of our success we are constantly on TV and often don't know whether we are playing on a Saturday, Sunday, Monday or Thursday - but that is where I believe we are going...

What odds do you think you'll get on that?

There are some big, big sides in the premier league who you sinply cannot compete with financially. Tan as you said is a shrewd businessman. With that said, he will not stick around for a project which accumulates debt. This season will be all or bust for you. But spending big is not the way to do it. Like Swansea, or even stoke, you have to find a style which always you to compete.

Spending what you're talking about will see you in admin sooner rather than later.

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

What exactly can us fans do about any of that?

Get representation on the board? but maybe its too late for all that.

The way some od you are talking though...as if you're actually financially stable and going to become thia huge club

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

What exactly can us fans do about any of that?

Get representation on the board? but maybe its too late for all that.

The way some od you are talking though...as if you're actually financially stable and going to become thia huge club

so whats to say that cant happen?

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

What exactly can us fans do about any of that?

Get representation on the board? but maybe its too late for all that.

The way some od you are talking though...as if you're actually financially stable and going to become thia huge club

Three years and still no additional seating at yours. Jenkins trying to muscle in on transfers. Laudrup pissed off. yet to see any evidence of serious investment in players. But then again, thats Swansea, im not really arced. Why the obsession with us and our message boards

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

What exactly can us fans do about any of that?

Get representation on the board? but maybe its too late for all that.

The way some od you are talking though...as if you're actually financially stable and going to become thia huge club

so whats to say that cant happen?

You tell me..you asked what your fans could do about it. My impression from an outside perspective is that your dictator chairmam wouldn't allow it, but you know more than me about your club.

lol

Looking forward to the inevitable:

Cardiff spend way too much money

Cardiff dont do nearly as well as they think they should

tan gets p*ssed

malky gets sacked

cardiff go down despite new managemenr

tan pulls the plug leaving cardiff with an excess of the current 100m debt.

when will you guys learn?

What exactly can us fans do about any of that?

Get representation on the board? but maybe its too late for all that.

The way some od you are talking though...as if you're actually financially stable and going to become thia huge club

so whats to say that cant happen?

You tell me..you asked what your fans could do about it. My impression from an outside perspective is that your dictator chairmam wouldn't allow it, but you know more than me about your club.

no numnuts, whats to say we wont become finacially stable and a big club?