QPR plan to hijack Cardiff City swoop for Liverpool FC's Craig Bellamy By Chris WathanJul 7 2012Add a commentRecommend inShare.0 2Share on emailShare on print Craig Bellamy is wanted by Cardiff CityMARK HUGHES is planning to wreck Cardiff Cityâs dream of bringing Craig Bellamy back to the Bluebirds. Buy Vintage Man City Shirts on Ebay 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 â who starred on loan for his home-town club two seasons ago â is being strongly linked with a return to South Wales. Click here: Brendan Rodgers plans to keep Bellamy at Anfield 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 QPRâs interest would alter Cityâs chances of making a dramatic deal happen. Much could hinge on Bellamyâs 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 Bellamyâs arrival at Liverpoolâs 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 Pearceâs squad joining up for the first time today. It is thought Liverpool would want a fee if they were to let Bellamy leave â 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: âCraig is currently contracted to Liverpool and, as with any player in that situation, I donât think itâs appropriate to talk about other clubâs players. âBut if Craig decides he is going to leave Liverpool for next season and Liverpool are prepared to let him go, then clearly weâd like to talk to him.â Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/football-news/2012/07/07/91466-31340668/#ixzz1ztPHpqVi
This. Really underrated and has plenty of pace, cool finisher and wont stop trying for the whole game.
He used to be quality, but I get the impression that he is on the wane a little. Still be a good signing though, although I don't think he'd start games if Park signs.
Not a fan of Bellamy the person, but there's no doubting the job he is capable of doing for any team that wants to be mid-table or above (which must surely be our aspirations for this coming season). Would be a good addition to the squad if it happens. Seems to be a bit of a wild gorging of gossip since the Monday press conference announcement.
What player would we expect? He had a few blinders in the Prem last year but struggled in the NPC the year before. Also, his ego is bigger than Leeds. Just not a fan I'm afraid.
He's another player who fits MH's work ethic, added to which there's a quality proven striker. Has always been immensely popular with supporters at all clubs he's played for and will never stop till he drops. A good replacement for Hulse...
Old as **** though. I would like to see us linked with a few more players who have a bit of long term future in them. Hoilett would be a better alternative to Bellamy. I am a fan of Bellamy and if it were for a season there'd be no harm at all, just think we should be invest for a few seasons as opposed for the immediate future.
Its bollocks, look at theres headlines. QPR plan to hijack Cardiff City swoop for Liverpool FC's Craig Bellamy Wales Online 00:08 Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers plans to keep Craig Bellamy at Anfield Wales Online 00:08 They are just trying to get hits on their site.
