I've heard CH takes a personal look at a multitude of potential targets, so wouldn't read too much into it. Know somebody who bumped into him on a plane within a couple of weeks of promotion. He'd already taken in loads of games and was off on another scouting mission.
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Kenneth Zohore
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I've heard CH takes a personal look at a multitude of potential targets, so wouldn't read too much into it. Know somebody who bumped into him on a plane within a couple of weeks of promotion. He'd already taken in loads of games and was off on another scouting mission.
- Jun 27, 2012
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Exactly. Watching players is his job. He does it all the time. Doesn't necessarily mean they're signing tomorrow.
- Jun 27, 2012
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Well sourced reports that we bid £8m for Raphael Dwamena only a week ago.
And there was no reporting anywhere that we'd had a £10m bid for Propper and a £13m bid for Izquierdo accepted until the day they both put pen to paper.
I agree but I think it's also essential that the players we are targeting along with their agents and clubs realise we have many irons in the fire.
When you are clearly after one target (like Everton & Sigurdsson) you are going to have to pay top top money. It's much better to give the impression that you have many options on the table.
Hopefully the folk at Zurich have noted Hughton's appearance in Cardiff and won't try and screw us too much if we go back for Raph Dwemena.
Kalimantan Gull
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Maybe CH didn't like what he saw
Bladders
Twats everywhere
Reckon he's a backup in case our main complex one we're chasing doesn't happen
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Where was the flight to ?
Paris
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Barcelona.
Germany. Back when we were being linked with the Japanese winger - so possibly to have a look at him.
Papa Lazarou
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That was over a week ago... If we are still negotiating on the Dwamena front things must be complex to take so long. I do trust the team to get it right though.
- Jun 27, 2012
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Yep. But All transfers are complex these days especially dealing with foreign clubs, agents, and the premier league etc.. See this good piece by Brian Owen in the Argus on how the transfer for Maty Ryan was finalised.
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/153...ow_Albion_pieced_together_the_Maty_Ryan_deal/
Charlies Shinpad
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I work with a Cardiff fan and until Colin became manager at Cardiff Zohore wasn't anything special at all
Marshy
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Different Rays Mate...
seagull_special
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He had a good 6 months but then again so did Nick Blackwell before he went to Derby from Reading. Compared to our recent signings this wouldn't get me too excited. 10-12 million is the going rate for a top championship striker(if not more) but I would be reticent about taking the plunge with this guy.
This is the big negative worry with Zohore.
I like the look of him. He would appear to have all the attributes that a top striker would need. Physicality, Pace and an eye for goal. He is a lefty as well which offers something a little different. 24 years of age I believe. I'm in if the fee is not too excessive. If he nets 20+ this season for cardiff he'll be 20m+ next year.
Blackman.
seagull_special
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That's the one!
maltaseagull
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severnside gull
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No actual bid yet suggests we are waiting on Dwamena as first choice - much the same attributes. Much the same gamble.