Parkin on the move

Coventry next for Parkin

The possible transfer deal that would bring Coventry City defender Ben Turner took a step closer with news the Cardiff City striker Parkin has arrived at Coventry for a medical. It was rumored there was a problem with the financial aspect of any deal his wages. Now he is having a medical and entering talks about personal terms the deal looks to be going along nicely, but is Turner ready to sign for Cardiff.

With only around 31 hours before the transfer window shuts (11pm tomorrow) his signature is not guaranteed with Birmingham believed to be in the chase. Others seeing Coventry's willingness to sell could show an interest in the defender as well .

It must be said Parkin was a surprise purchase by former manager Dave Jones back in January paying Preston £100,000 for his services. He found it difficult at Cardiff to break the Michael Chopra and Jay Bothroyd partnership making only three starts out of 13 games. He scored only one goal in a 1-1 draw against Norwich. This season he has Rob Earnshaw and Kenny Miller in front of him along with some exciting new young striker . He played in both Carling Cup games with tells you his prospects for this season are not rosy a move could be what he needs.

Turner passed medical claim

According the Coventry Telegraph Cardiff City target Ben Turner has passed a medical with the Bluebirds but his hold out to see if a bid comes in from his boyhood team Birmingham City. The transfer window shuts at 11pm tomorrow and again this time local press is suggesting Cardiff City boss is probably going to do his business when the loan window opens a week or so later.

The Midlands club is reported to be close to losing Scott Dann and see Turner has a likely replacement. Press reports suggest Dann is off to Blackburn in a £5m deal.

It is rumoured a cash plus player offered has been made by Cardiff with Jon ‘The Beast’ Parkin going the opposite way to the Ricoh Arena.