The Northern Echo is linking English international and Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd with a move up north to join Newcastle. According to the reports Newcastle officials have had opening talks with Cardiff and are looking to capture the Championship leading scorer in a cut-price deal. They are hoping to take advantage of the fact Bothroyd is out of contract in the summer.
The Newcastle chairman Mike Ashley is notoriously tight when it comes to parting with cash but after a meeting between manager Alan Pardew and his chairman some money is available.
Bothroyd have said he wants to see out the rest of season with Cardiff before making a decision on his future. Bluebirds boss Dave Jones has make it clear he would like to keep his top scorer but realises a cash offer could tempt the club into selling. Cardiff are rumour to be willing to consider a deal for £2million to recoup so cash, no-one wants to see another situation like the Joe Ledley again.
There are a number of clubs linked with Bothroyd and the news of talks between Cardiff and Newcastle could bring others out of the woodwork. That the end of the day the Malaysian owners will have a major say on whether he stays or goes.
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