TWO CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS SET TO LEAVE PERMANENTLY
Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:50 pm
TWO CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS SET TO LEAVE PERMANENTLY?
Tom Adeyemi's contract runs out this June anyway,saving Cardiff at least £15,000 a week.
As to Semi Ajayi he still has a contract running, Warnock will be watching how he does as it might be worth keeping him?
Rotherham United: Millers boss Warne eyes full deals for Adeyemi and Ajayi
Rotherham Daily Star
Thursday 16th February 2017
Paul Warne wants Rotherham United to turn the loan deals of Tom Adeyemi and Semi Ajayi into permanent transfers in the summer.
The caretaker manager believes there is more chance of centre-half Ajayi staying at New York Stadium but says the Millers will also do all they can to tempt midfielder Adeyemi into remaining in South Yorkshire.
Both players - neither of whom is eligible for Saturday’s clash at parent club Cardiff City - have made a big impact with Rotherham, who are bottom of the Championship and 14 points adrift of safety.
Ajayi, aged 23, joined in the January transfer window four games ago, and Warne said: “Semi has been ‘ledg’. I hadn’t seen him play a lot, if I’m honest, before his debut against Nottingham Forest. It was a bit of a punt. I spoke to a few people about him.
“When he played at Forest, after five minutes I knew he fitted the bill a treat. He was doing exactly what we wanted him to do. He’s a great lad. He’s really grown into it. He enjoys playing here. Hopefully his future will be with us.
“I would like him here. He’s an ideal fit. He’s a good character, he’s young and athletic. I’ve said from day one, young, fit, hungry players are what I want.”
Adeyemi’s form with the Millers - he has hit four goals in his last eight matches - has been so good that the 25-year-old is likely to attract interest from other second-tier clubs offering lucrative contracts at a time when Rotherham could find themselves back in League One.
“If we have a whip-round, it’s a possibility he could stay!” Warne said. “I would love him to stay and, possibly, he would love to stay. Realistically, I don’t know if it’s a possibility.
“We would do everything, from a club point of view, to facilitate it. But if he keeps scoring from midfield - that kind of player is a dying breed - other teams in the Championship will want him. A midfielder who scores goals is worth even more to a team.
“I know the difficulties that lie ahead, but I can assure you we’ll do everything we can to keep him. At the end of the day, it’s Tom’s decision, because he will have choices.”
Warne is in interim charge until the end of the campaign and could remain in the hot-seat next season if chairman Tony Stewart asks him to.
The Millers are still without skipper and midfield man Lee Frecklington (ankle) and goalkeeper Lewis Price (illness) on Saturday, while Warne described striker Danny Ward’s chances of recovering from a calf injury to play against the Bluebirds as “50:50”.
Winger Jon Taylor should be fit after complaining of soreness after last Tuesday’s match with Huddersfield while right-back Darnell Fisher and central defender Aimen Belaid are back in the squad following hamstring problems.
Ajayi’s place is likely to go to new signing Joel Ekstrand who will be making his Millers debut against a Cardiff team managed by former Rotherham boss Neil Warnock.
Price has been in hospital with sinus issues and tonsilitis but is expected to resume training on Monday.
Tom Adeyemi's contract runs out this June anyway,saving Cardiff at least £15,000 a week.
As to Semi Ajayi he still has a contract running, Warnock will be watching how he does as it might be worth keeping him?
Rotherham United: Millers boss Warne eyes full deals for Adeyemi and Ajayi
Rotherham Daily Star
Thursday 16th February 2017
Paul Warne wants Rotherham United to turn the loan deals of Tom Adeyemi and Semi Ajayi into permanent transfers in the summer.
The caretaker manager believes there is more chance of centre-half Ajayi staying at New York Stadium but says the Millers will also do all they can to tempt midfielder Adeyemi into remaining in South Yorkshire.
Both players - neither of whom is eligible for Saturday’s clash at parent club Cardiff City - have made a big impact with Rotherham, who are bottom of the Championship and 14 points adrift of safety.
Ajayi, aged 23, joined in the January transfer window four games ago, and Warne said: “Semi has been ‘ledg’. I hadn’t seen him play a lot, if I’m honest, before his debut against Nottingham Forest. It was a bit of a punt. I spoke to a few people about him.
“When he played at Forest, after five minutes I knew he fitted the bill a treat. He was doing exactly what we wanted him to do. He’s a great lad. He’s really grown into it. He enjoys playing here. Hopefully his future will be with us.
“I would like him here. He’s an ideal fit. He’s a good character, he’s young and athletic. I’ve said from day one, young, fit, hungry players are what I want.”
Adeyemi’s form with the Millers - he has hit four goals in his last eight matches - has been so good that the 25-year-old is likely to attract interest from other second-tier clubs offering lucrative contracts at a time when Rotherham could find themselves back in League One.
“If we have a whip-round, it’s a possibility he could stay!” Warne said. “I would love him to stay and, possibly, he would love to stay. Realistically, I don’t know if it’s a possibility.
“We would do everything, from a club point of view, to facilitate it. But if he keeps scoring from midfield - that kind of player is a dying breed - other teams in the Championship will want him. A midfielder who scores goals is worth even more to a team.
“I know the difficulties that lie ahead, but I can assure you we’ll do everything we can to keep him. At the end of the day, it’s Tom’s decision, because he will have choices.”
Warne is in interim charge until the end of the campaign and could remain in the hot-seat next season if chairman Tony Stewart asks him to.
The Millers are still without skipper and midfield man Lee Frecklington (ankle) and goalkeeper Lewis Price (illness) on Saturday, while Warne described striker Danny Ward’s chances of recovering from a calf injury to play against the Bluebirds as “50:50”.
Winger Jon Taylor should be fit after complaining of soreness after last Tuesday’s match with Huddersfield while right-back Darnell Fisher and central defender Aimen Belaid are back in the squad following hamstring problems.
Ajayi’s place is likely to go to new signing Joel Ekstrand who will be making his Millers debut against a Cardiff team managed by former Rotherham boss Neil Warnock.
Price has been in hospital with sinus issues and tonsilitis but is expected to resume training on Monday.
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Re: TWO CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS SET TO LEAVE PERMANENTLY
Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:45 pm
I'd quite like us to keep Ajayi, especially if Bruno leaves in the summer.
Re: TWO CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS SET TO LEAVE PERMANENTLY
Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:58 pm
davids wrote:I'd quite like us to keep Ajayi, especially if Bruno leaves in the summer.
David, the good news is he will have been on loan at a fellow Championship club.
Re: TWO CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS SET TO LEAVE PERMANENTLY
Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:17 pm
Both of them are out of contract in the summer (I don't think Ajayi signed an extension after the 2 year contract in June 2015).
I would like to re-sign Ajayi - he looks just the sort of young, athletic, footballing centre back we need for the future - whether or not Bruno re-signs with us (unlikely). He has impressed in pre-season, in the u23s, and on loan - has Arsenal pedigree and is only 23.
I would like to re-sign Ajayi - he looks just the sort of young, athletic, footballing centre back we need for the future - whether or not Bruno re-signs with us (unlikely). He has impressed in pre-season, in the u23s, and on loan - has Arsenal pedigree and is only 23.
Re: TWO CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS SET TO LEAVE PERMANENTLY
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:04 am
jon1959 wrote:Both of them are out of contract in the summer (I don't think Ajayi signed an extension after the 2 year contract in June 2015).
I would like to re-sign Ajayi - he looks just the sort of young, athletic, footballing centre back we need for the future - whether or not Bruno re-signs with us (unlikely). He has impressed in pre-season, in the u23s, and on loan - has Arsenal pedigree and is only 23.
Cheers Jon
I never knew, I thought he had one more year .
Re: TWO CARDIFF CITY PLAYERS SET TO LEAVE PERMANENTLY
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:16 am
PAUL WARNE WANTS PERMANENT DEALS
Sky Sports
Friday 17/02/17
Rotherham caretaker boss Paul Warne wants to turn the loan deals of Tom Adeyemi and Semi Ajayi into permanent transfers this summer.
“Semi has been a ledge,” Warne said. “He enjoys playing here. Hopefully his future will be with us.
“I would like him here. He’s an ideal fit. He’s a good character, he’s young and athletic. I’ve said from day one, young, fit, hungry players are what I want.”
And on Adeyemi, Warne added: “If we have a whip-round, it’s a possibility he could stay!
I would love him to stay and, possibly, he would love to stay. Realistically, I don’t know if it’s a possibility.”
Sky Sports
Friday 17/02/17
Rotherham caretaker boss Paul Warne wants to turn the loan deals of Tom Adeyemi and Semi Ajayi into permanent transfers this summer.
“Semi has been a ledge,” Warne said. “He enjoys playing here. Hopefully his future will be with us.
“I would like him here. He’s an ideal fit. He’s a good character, he’s young and athletic. I’ve said from day one, young, fit, hungry players are what I want.”
And on Adeyemi, Warne added: “If we have a whip-round, it’s a possibility he could stay!
I would love him to stay and, possibly, he would love to stay. Realistically, I don’t know if it’s a possibility.”