' THE TRANSFER WINDOW LOOMS '

Cardiff City are being linked with a number of players.

Out of the names mentioned who would you like to see at the CCS ?


HUGO VIERIA :

Cardiff City are set to battle it out with Spainish Primera Liga outfit Elche for the signature of striker Hugo Vieira - according to reports.

Portuguese football website Ojogo are today reporting Malky Mackay is set to enter into the race for the 25-year-old former Benfica frontman, who is currently out of the picture at Primeira Liga rivals SC Braga.

The Bluebirds are apparently planing a January raid for the man who scored eight goals in 13 starts in a loan spell at his hometown club Gil Vicente earlier this year.

It is thought the Barcelos born frontman, who has been used sparingly by Braga boss Domingos Paciencia since his return, would be available on loan or to buy.


TOM INCE :

Cardiff boss Malky Mackay is to make another move for Blackpool wideman Tom Ince when the transfer window opens in January.

The Bluebirds had a deal on the table for the England Under-21 star last summer but he decided to stay at Blackpool and see out his contract but, as that deal runs down, offers will be made to try and land Ince in a cut price deal in January.

Cardiff now face a battle with arch rivals Swansea for Ince, who was on the scoresheet as England's Under-21s crushed San Marino on Tuesday night, with Michael Laudrup's men set to make a second move for the winger after falling short in the summer.

Blackpool would rather get a cut price fee in January than nothing in the summer but Ince appears to be ready to allow his deal to run out and then take his pick of the suitors.


JEFFERSON MONTERO :

Cardiff are making a £4million move for Ecuador’s Jefferson Montero.

Owner Vincent Tan sent a top club official to South America to speak to the flying wide man who almost joined the Premier League new boys last summer.

Montero plays in Mexico for Monarcas Morelia but wants to come to the Premier League - and hopes for a January transfer.

Tan and boss Malky Mackay have clashed about transfer dealings recently but both are onside with the Montero swoop.

Cardiff have talked to Montero to give them belief he wants to join them and they will now try to get the ‘real’ price on the deal after being quoted various figures.

Monarcas want around £4 million and Cardiff are ready to pay that, with the only discussions over the amount up front and the method of payment.


BAFETIMBI GOMIS :

LYON strier Bafetimbi Gomis is edging closer to a Premier League move but there are still several clubs in the race to sign the French international.

Gomis was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle over the summer and Cardiff and Swansea have both also been mentioned as possible destinations for the former Saint-Etienne forward.

Recent reports have also suggested that a move to Italy could be on the cards with Lazio or Roma but the player's agent, Francesco Di Frisco, has now ruled out such a move.

Instead it appears as though a move to the Premier League could well be imminent.

Bafetimbi Gomis is not a priority for Lazio or Roma.

He's close to joining the Premier League. We are in talks with several clubs.

Speaking to transfer webiste TMW, Di Frisco said: "AS Roma and Lazio keen on him?

"I've recently been talking to both [Walter] Sabatini and [Igli] Tare, and they told me Bafe is not among their main targets.

"Instead, he's close to joining the Premier League. We are in talks with several clubs.

"His €2.5m salary demands (£2m or £40,000-a-week) offer English clubs a big advantage."


WILFRIED ZAHA :

Cardiff City have asked Manchester United about the possibility of signing Wilfried Zaha on loan in January.

The winger has played only one competitive fixture since joining Manchester United in the summer and David Moyes admitted this week that he is considering letting him go out on loan to get regular game time.

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay is keen on the former Crystal Palace player and a senior source at the club has told Sportsmail that an approach has already been made.

A January move could represent Zaha’s last chance to force his way into the England reckoning ahead of the World Cup.

Having inspired Palace’s promotion last season the 20-year-old has so far failed to break through at Manchester United, not making a single appearance in the Barclays Premier League.

His impressive 77-minute outing against Norwich in United’s 4-0 Capital One Cup win on Tuesday was his first senior game for the Champions since he played an hour of the Community Shield victory over Wigan.

He won his second England cap against Scotland in August, but his prospects of being in the squad for Brazil seem bleak if he does not get more playing time. Moyes admitted: ‘We have to try to make sure he gets some playing time.

'Unfortunately, we haven’t done that with Wilf and, if it’s still the case in January, we would look at it.'

Cardiff’s determination to land Zaha, who is 21 this month, sets up an intriguing race for the forward with south Wales rivals Swansea City.

It is understood that Michael Laudrup is an admirer of Zaha, who cost United £15million, though there is interest from Newcastle, West Brom and Stoke.

Former Palace manager Ian Holloway admitted in September that he failed with a deadline-day attempt to re-sign the player who inspired their promotion to the Barclays Premier League.

Mackay is believed to be a personal fan of Zaha, which is significant considering the controversial restructuring of Cardiff City’s recruitment system last month.

any of them will do, but a winger must be top of the list!

Montero or Zaha would be good. You can shove Ince up yer arse

A proven Premier League goal scorer Carlos, they cost fortunes though.

I'd have any of them, not sure on the Hugo Vieira bloke, his goalscoring record is poor.

Can't see Gomis coming. I think we'll get Montero and Zaha + one other attacking player.

Montero or Zaha would be good. You can shove Ince up yer arse

This. If we can get these two our football should be a bit more attacking minded.

Report: Cardiff City tracking Hugo Vieira

By Michael Penkman, Reporter
Filed: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 22:53 UK
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 22:53 UK
Cardiff City are reportedly locked in a battle with Elche for Braga forward Hugo Vieira.

The 25-year-old scored eight goals in 13 games while on loan at Gil Vicente last season, earning him a move to the AXA Stadium during the summer.

However, he has played just 57 minutes this term, leading to rumours that he could be heading for the ext, either on loan or permanently, in January.

According to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay is searching for extra strike power to help his team survive their first season in the Premier League, and Vieira could be the answer to his problems.

Not good enough, I demand Ronaldo, Messi, Xavi, Khadiera, Lewandowski and Pepe.

I will go on record and say "None of the Above will sign for us"

Just a gut feeling....

I will go on record and say "None of the Above will sign for us"

Just a gut feeling....

Nice optemism there

Montero or Zaha would be good. You can shove Ince up yer arse

I hope he does go to the Jacks; I wouldn't want Ince to sign for us after all that in the summer.

Don't know much about Montero but Zaha wouldn't be a bad move.

Really does show how far we have come when these names are linked to us, along with the hefty price tags!

Well done City for competing on the global stage

Why would Ince sign for a relegation candidate in January when he can just take his pick in the summer?

He wouldnt sign for us in Summer he is sure as hell not going to sign for us in Jan.

I signed Tom Ince on Football Manager 2014 for £5m and initially the board was pleased, but he soon turned out to be shit and the board were far from impressed. I couldn't even sell him on the next season cause no one wanted him.

Back to real life, Jefferson Montero sounds like a player worth buying as does Gomis if we could get him, but he'll prob end up at the French national team or as we know them Newcastle

I think the type of forward we need is out of our price range, a 10mil forward isnt going to come in and score a shed load. we dont give them the service they need. we need direct players who can create a chance on the break offering service to the forward(s).

I will go on record and say "None of the Above will sign for us"

Just a gut feeling....

Nice optemism there

Yeah but think how elated I would be if they came

#ReversePsychology

Swansea have stated quite clearly in recent weeks there is no interest in Zaha.

Ince and Stirling are the wing targets.

I would be a little dissapointed if Stirling or Zaha were the only ones we can attaract, they are decent players that need game time but IMO I dont think they are as good as some people feel. We are in need some width and pace thought. Depending how/If Cornerlius performs will depend how much we need a striker. Problem is with a midfield like we had against Villa we could have Ronaldo upfront and still struggle.

As mentioned above I cant see Ince joining anyone in January unless its a big club like Spurs as he will wait until the summer and get a bumper contract being on a free transfer.

Montero 4million and zaha and de Bruyne on loan please

Want to see Montero here, Zaha is overrated in my opinion but would do a job here!