In a few of the Sunday papers Cardiff are being linked with Hull's out-of-favour striker Daniel Cousin, again. Cousin has been linked with the Bluebirds a number times way back to the players time at Rangers. Back in July 2008 Cardiff City boss Dave Jones was interested in bringing Rangers striker Kris Boyd to Cardiff but when that move failed Jones turned to his team mate Cousin.
His agent confirmed City's interest with Rangers looking for at least £2m for the player but new promoted Hull enter the race. Within a few weeks he signed for an undisclosed fee. At Hull he fell out big time with the then boss Phil Brown and wanted away. Cardiff move in to try for a loan deal by were knocked back then enter Cardiff striker Ross McCormack.
Unhappy at the lack of first team action up front, boss Jones preferred to play Jay Bothroyd and Michael Chopra in attack leaving McCormack in midfield/wide role. Hull showed an interest in signing him but them want him on the cheap but the Scottish striker believe he had a gentleman's agreement with the Bluebirds where he could leave for a Premier League club if a bid is made for his services. The then Chairman Peter Ridsdale said there was no such deal made, Cardiff had a £2million valuation on him.
Cousin agent Willie McKay stepped in suggesting a player plus cash swap with the cash coming Cardiff’s way. It was the Hull’s manager hard ball attitude that finally killed any idea of a deal, topped with Cousin not wanting to drop down to the Championship.
He only played in three games for Hull last season before being loaned out Greek team Larissa. Hull are desperate to lighten their wage bill and a deal could be done there they were willing to pay a substance part of Jimmy Bullard wages to join Celtic. Jones needs to find a striker to cover Bothryod and give him something to think about.
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