" New French striker linked to Cardiff City "

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Cardiff City target French striker Jonathan Kodjia for summer move - reports


Thurs 30 April 2015

By Chris Wathan



The Bluebirds are being touted as potential suitors for 25-year-old Angers striker Jonathan Kodjia, who
Cardiff City are looking to France for firepower after targeting the next Diafra Sakho, reports have claimed.

The Bluebirds are being touted as potential suitors for 25-year-old Angers striker Jonathan Kodjia whose 15 goals have helped his club to promotion to Ligue 1.

He follows in the footsteps of Sakho, Ligue 2’s top scorer last season who has impressed in the Premier League, hitting double figures for West Ham since making a £3.5m switch to British football last summer.


Russell Slade has made it clear he wants to add to his numbers this term, and with question marks over the futures of loan exiled pair Adam le Fondre and Kenwyne Jones, a move for the 6ft 2in frontman could be on the cards.



Cardiff are reported to have made inquiries about the striker who is also said to be attracting interest from Premier League duo West Brom and Crystal Palace, while an unnamed Turkish side and French top-flight outfit Lorient – Bruno Managa’s former club – are reported to have had bids turned down.

Kodija, who has played the majority of his football in French football’s lower tiers, has suggested he wants to continue in France although did hint he would be prepared to look elsewhere.

He said: “In my career plan, we must move forward step by step. I want to play in Ligue 1 to validate my progress, Angers or elsewhere. Then we will see in terms of what is presented. Having inquiries and binding offers are not the same thing.”

Get him!.

6ft2" good in the air, will be a great addition to Slade's hoofilicious football !

Lets hope hes not another Rudy ! Oh hang on

The Bluebirds are being touted as potential suitors for 25-year-old Angers striker Jonathan Kodjia

Cardiff City are looking to France for firepower after targeting the next Diafra Sakho, reports have claimed.

The Bluebirds are being touted as potential suitors for 25-year-old Angers striker Jonathan Kodjia whose 15 goals have helped his club to promotion to Ligue 1.

He follows in the footsteps of Sakho, Ligue 2’s top scorer last season who has impressed in the Premier League, hitting double figures for West Ham since making a £3.5m switch to British football last summer.
Russell Slade has made it clear he wants to add to his numbers this term, and with question marks over the futures of loan exiled pair Adam le Fondre and Kenwyne Jones, a move for the 6ft 2in frontman could be on the cards
Cardiff are reported to have made inquiries about the striker who is also said to be attracting interest from Premier League duo West Brom and Crystal Palace, while an unnamed Turkish side and French top-flight outfit Lorient – Bruno Managa’s former club – are reported to have had bids turned down.

Kodija, who has played the majority of his football in French football’s lower tiers, has suggested he wants to continue in France although did hint he would be prepared to look elsewhere.

He said: “In my career plan, we must move forward step by step. I want to play in Ligue 1 to validate my progress, Angers or elsewhere. Then we will see in terms of what is presented. Having inquiries and binding offers are not the same thing.

Lets hope hes not another Rudy ! Oh hang on

How Slade would love Rudy in his team, Slade needs a quality target man for his tactics to bring positive outcomes.

Lets hope hes not another Rudy ! Oh hang on

How Slade would love Rudy in his team, Slade needs a quality target man for his tactics to bring positive outcomes.

Jon Parkin the beast has scored 25 this year

Looks class. Probably end up at Palace!....if so, can we get Campbell?

Lets hope hes not another Rudy ! Oh hang on

How Slade would love Rudy in his team, Slade needs a quality target man for his tactics to bring positive outcomes.

Jon Parkin the beast has scored 25 this year

yes, watched a bit of the game last night. Bristol Rovers done a good job

Cornelius looked good on YouTube too...

6'2" my heart sank............Please get rid of Slade

Can one of the kids on here tell us what he's like on FIFA or Football Manager as that's probably where Slade and Tan have found him.

judging by responses on here regarding player, i think club should look for 2 ft midget as striker! or better still sign no onethat will keep people happy?

Am i missing something here - ANGERS are in the final promotion spot level with the 4th team place DIJON on 56pts.

BREST are 3pts behind with ALL TEAMS having 4 games to play - So how have they been promoted ???

Lets hope hes not another Rudy ! Oh hang on

If you or anyone can find a post where they said Rudy would score 20 odd goals in the championship I'll eat his pubic hair.

Lets hope hes not another Rudy ! Oh hang on

If you or anyone can find a post where they said Rudy would score 20 odd goals in the championship I'll eat his pubic hair.

I thought he was garbage and still do ! Swans pay 7 mill for him and ill be laughing all season