WEST HAM AND CARDIFF IN HUNT FOR FORMER MALAGA STAR JAVIER S

WEST HAM and Cardiff are both in the hunt for former Malaga striker Javier Saviola.

Sources in Spain suggest the 31-year-old is close to a Premier League, with both clubs interested in securing his signature.

The Argentine striker is a free agent since finishing his contract with Malaga on June 30.

It would be the first time Saviola has played in England, having featured for teams in Argentina, France, Portugal and Spain.

The International star has played for a long list of big clubs like River Plate, Benfica, Monaco, while being part of a select club of players who have turned out for both Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Cardiff have been busy in this summer's transfer window with Malky Mackay looking to strengthen further, tabling a £40,000-a-week pay deal for Tom Ince, 21.

The Blue Birds also signed completed the signing of Andreas Cornelius earlier this month from FC Copenhagen.

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Used to be good but I think hes lost a lot of his pace and seems to have faded since leaving Barcelona. To be honest I have hardly heard of him at all since he left them. Didnt he spend a short time at a Premier League club on loan not so long ago ?

Was incredible for Barca years back. Must admit not seem much of him at Malaga or when he was at Benfica. No dount he's a finisher but can't have the pace he once had. Still, an experienced player and on a free transfer got to worth adding to strengthen the squad.

Didnt he have a spell at Monaco, too?

Anyways, I'd rather we didnt.

Yeah he played for Monaco... And yeah I'd prefer if he didn't join us.

Not for me, haven't heard of him since his Barca days.

Definatley have Cardoza over him.

Not for me, haven't heard of him since his Barca days.

Definatley have Cardoza over him.

Same

Cardozo was always a publicity stunt or just crazy paper talk.
We were never in with a chance.

Used to be good but I think hes lost a lot of his pace and seems to have faded since leaving Barcelona. To be honest I have hardly heard of him at all since he left them. Didnt he spend a short time at a Premier League club on loan not so long ago ?

Yeah hes lost alot of his place but still a class player and good experience!

looking at his record he hasnt done that bad since tbh, cant really fault it on a free!

Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1998–2001 River Plate 86 (45)
2001–2007 Barcelona 123 (49)
2004–2005 → Monaco (loan) 29 (7)
2005–2006 → Sevilla (loan) 29 (9)
2007–2009 Real Madrid 17 (4)
2009–2012 Benfica 69 (24)
2012–2013 Málaga 27 (8)
National team
2001 Argentina U20 7 (11)
2000–2007 Argentina 40 (11)

I'd welcome him here any day

Na not for me.... Thought we weren't looking at past it players ? Can't see him offering much, would prefer Campbell or Maynard. Younger, point to prove and full of running...

You noticed in previous seasons we used to be linked with every player ipswich were ,now it seems to be west ham.

Na not for me.... Thought we weren't looking at past it players ? Can't see him offering much, would prefer Campbell or Maynard. Younger, point to prove and full of running...

Agree

Was quality on CM 01/02!!!

Wouldn't say no to this, especially on a free!!

Was quality on CM 01/02!!!

Wouldn't say no to this, especially on a free!!

Why because he was good on championship manager 11 years ago

He's overrated I hope we don't sign him

Was quality on CM 01/02!!!

Wouldn't say no to this, especially on a free!!

Why because he was good on championship manager 11 years ago

He's overrated I hope we don't sign him

No because, from the looks of his career record, he has scored decent goals wherever he has been and is available on a free transfer

A quality pro and on a free.
could be a good bit of business by malky.yes.