CARDIFF TOLD TO PAY UP....

Cardiff City will have to table £5m bid to sign Southampton defender Jose Fonte

By Simon Jones

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The Bluebirds have already had two bids rejected for Jose Fonte
The 30-year-old featured 38 times for the Saints last season
Cardiff are in need of defensive reinforcements after captain Steven Caulker joined QPR for £8million on Tuesday
Cardiff City will need to bid £5m to prise Jose Fonte from Southampton.

The Bluebirds have already had two bids turned down for the 30-year-old this summer, the latest a £3.25m bid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to fill the void left by Steven Caulker's departure, who joined QPR earlier this
After relegation from the Premier League last season, Solskjaer will be hoping his first full season in English football will be of complete contrast to his first taste of it.

Despite losing the likes of Caulker and most recently Fraizer Campbell to Crystal Palace, the former Manchester United striker has bolstered his squad with a number of additions this summer.

The signing of Adam Le Fondre from Reading was a considerable coup, with a proven track record at this level, as Solskjaer hopes to guide the Welsh side back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.Elsewhere, Federico Macheda and Javi Guerra have also been brought in, with midfielders Guido Burgstaller and Kagisho Dikgacoi, plus goalkeeper Charlie Horton penning deals at the Championship side.

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Sorry but can anyone tell me where in that article it says 'Cardiff told to pay up.?'

Sorry but can anyone tell me where in that article it says 'Cardiff told to pay up.?'

It's not a quote, it's an accurate summary of what is said in the article.

"Cardiff City will need to bid £5m to prise Jose Fonte from Southampton."

In other words, pay up or we're not selling.

Sorry but can anyone tell me where in that article it says 'Cardiff told to pay up.?'

It's not a quote, it's an accurate summary of what is said in the article.

"Cardiff City will need to bid £5m to prise Jose Fonte from Southampton."

In other words, pay up or we're not selling.

And the source of that figure is where ? There could be a £4 or £4.5 figure being wanted by Southampton as no-one knows any different ?

Sorry but can anyone tell me where in that article it says 'Cardiff told to pay up.?'

It's not a quote, it's an accurate summary of what is said in the article.

"Cardiff City will need to bid £5m to prise Jose Fonte from Southampton."

In other words, pay up or we're not selling.

And the source of that figure is where ? There could be a £4 or £4.5 figure being wanted by Southampton as no-one knows any different ?

It's newspaper talk at the end of the day. I wouldn't look too much into it unless Ole or Southampton mentions it.

I really don't understand some people ....

Cardiff City will have to table £5m bid to sign Southampton defender Jose Fonte

By Simon Jones

comments
The Bluebirds have already had two bids rejected for Jose Fonte
The 30-year-old featured 38 times for the Saints last season
Cardiff are in need of defensive reinforcements after captain Steven Caulker joined QPR for £8million on Tuesday
Cardiff City will need to bid £5m to prise Jose Fonte from Southampton.

The Bluebirds have already had two bids turned down for the 30-year-old this summer, the latest a £3.25m bid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to fill the void left by Steven Caulker's departure, who joined QPR earlier this
After relegation from the Premier League last season, Solskjaer will be hoping his first full season in English football will be of complete contrast to his first taste of it.

Despite losing the likes of Caulker and most recently Fraizer Campbell to Crystal Palace, the former Manchester United striker has bolstered his squad with a number of additions this summer.

The signing of Adam Le Fondre from Reading was a considerable coup, with a proven track record at this level, as Solskjaer hopes to guide the Welsh side back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.Elsewhere, Federico Macheda and Javi Guerra have also been brought in, with midfielders Guido Burgstaller and Kagisho Dikgacoi, plus goalkeeper Charlie Horton penning deals at the Championship side.

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Calum Chambers closing in on £12m move to Arsenal as Southampton look set to lose yet another first-team star
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Fair enough, like Medel if we really want him we will have to match the sale price, I hope we do get him