QPR PLAN TO HIJACK CARDIFF CITY SWOOP FOR CRAIG BELLAMY
Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:35 pm
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballna ... -31340668/ 
MARK HUGHES is planning to wreck Cardiff City’s dream of bringing Craig Bellamy back to the Bluebirds.
The former Wales boss wants to hijack a potential City swoop for the 32-year-old Liverpool ace by launching a bid to take him to Queens Park Rangers.
Bellamy – who starred on loan for his home-town club two seasons ago – is being strongly linked with a return to South Wales.
But Hoops chief Hughes is thought to want Bellamy back under his charge after spells together with Blackburn, Manchester City and the Welsh team.
And he has the resources to make it happen after being given a bumper transfer budget by the ambitious backers at Loftus Road.
Bellamy is thought to be open to the idea of a sensational return to the Bluebirds where he proved such a hit in the 2010-11 season.
It is not clear whether QPR’s interest would alter City’s chances of making a dramatic deal happen.
Much could hinge on Bellamy’s first meeting with new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, who could yet insist the 69-cap star is part of the squad at Anfield following his high-profile switch from Manchester City last summer.
Rodgers linked up with members of his new squad earlier this week.
But Bellamy’s arrival at Liverpool’s Melwood training base has been delayed after his international involvement with Wales at the end of May.
Furthermore, Bellamy is unlikely to begin training with Liverpool until after the Olympic football tournament following his selection as an over-age player for Team GB, Stuart Pearce’s squad joining up for the first time today.
It is thought Liverpool would want a fee if they were to let Bellamy leave – although it is likely to be as low as £2m.
If Bellamy were to drop into the Championship with Cardiff, he would have to slash his current wages, whereas Hughes would be able to offer a Premier League salary at big-spending QPR.
Bellamy played a key role under Hughes with Wales as they got close to qualification for Euro 2004 before the ex-Manchester United forward paid £5m to take him to Blackburn from Newcastle in 2005.
Cardiff boss Malky Mackay is not thought to have spoken to Bellamy about the possibility of a return to South Wales and told the Echo: “Craig is currently contracted to Liverpool and, as with any player in that situation, I don’t think it’s appropriate to talk about other club’s players.
“But if Craig decides he is going to leave Liverpool for next season and Liverpool are prepared to let him go, then clearly we’d like to talk to him.”
MARK HUGHES is planning to wreck Cardiff City’s dream of bringing Craig Bellamy back to the Bluebirds.
The former Wales boss wants to hijack a potential City swoop for the 32-year-old Liverpool ace by launching a bid to take him to Queens Park Rangers.
Bellamy – who starred on loan for his home-town club two seasons ago – is being strongly linked with a return to South Wales.
But Hoops chief Hughes is thought to want Bellamy back under his charge after spells together with Blackburn, Manchester City and the Welsh team.
And he has the resources to make it happen after being given a bumper transfer budget by the ambitious backers at Loftus Road.
Bellamy is thought to be open to the idea of a sensational return to the Bluebirds where he proved such a hit in the 2010-11 season.
It is not clear whether QPR’s interest would alter City’s chances of making a dramatic deal happen.
Much could hinge on Bellamy’s first meeting with new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, who could yet insist the 69-cap star is part of the squad at Anfield following his high-profile switch from Manchester City last summer.
Rodgers linked up with members of his new squad earlier this week.
But Bellamy’s arrival at Liverpool’s Melwood training base has been delayed after his international involvement with Wales at the end of May.
Furthermore, Bellamy is unlikely to begin training with Liverpool until after the Olympic football tournament following his selection as an over-age player for Team GB, Stuart Pearce’s squad joining up for the first time today.
It is thought Liverpool would want a fee if they were to let Bellamy leave – although it is likely to be as low as £2m.
If Bellamy were to drop into the Championship with Cardiff, he would have to slash his current wages, whereas Hughes would be able to offer a Premier League salary at big-spending QPR.
Bellamy played a key role under Hughes with Wales as they got close to qualification for Euro 2004 before the ex-Manchester United forward paid £5m to take him to Blackburn from Newcastle in 2005.
Cardiff boss Malky Mackay is not thought to have spoken to Bellamy about the possibility of a return to South Wales and told the Echo: “Craig is currently contracted to Liverpool and, as with any player in that situation, I don’t think it’s appropriate to talk about other club’s players.
“But if Craig decides he is going to leave Liverpool for next season and Liverpool are prepared to let him go, then clearly we’d like to talk to him.”
Re: QPR PLAN TO HIJACK CARDIFF CITY SWOOP FOR CRAIG BELLAMY
Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:36 pm
Won't be surprised at all
Re: QPR PLAN TO HIJACK CARDIFF CITY SWOOP FOR CRAIG BELLAMY
Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:47 pm
Haven't you already made a thread on this topic?