The former City player could move back to Cardiff after it's thought the clubs have agreed a loan deal but Loovens wants time to think about it. It's thought the Dutchman wants to fight for his place at Celtic but he ws omitted from yestreday's aquad as Celtic beat St Mirren 4 - 0, Joe Ledley with his opening goal for the Bhoys.
City are also expected to agree a deal with Chris Riggott who has been training with the Bluebirds.
Anthony Gerrard could be a player making way out with talk of a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday.