Koumas. Coming or not?

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Michael Morris
This story apeared in the Western Mail this morning.

Jones insists Koumas deal is close

CARDIFF CITY manager Dave Jones has given the clearest indication yet that Wales star Jason Koumas is on his way to Ninian Park.

The transfer of the maverick midfielder, who was the Bluebirds' No 1 summer target, has rumbled on throughout the whole summer.

The 26-year-old, who links up with John Toshack's squad on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's friendly international against Bulgaria, has refused to train with West Brom and has been heavily fined by the club.
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Then this afternoon the Echo saw things a different way.

Koumas deal looking more remote

Hopes of Jason Koumas signing for Cardiff City were fading today.

The big question for Cardiff is whether the deal can be completed in time and it is becoming clearer that there are too many obstacles to overcome.
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If we are honest, as fans we have no idea what's going on between the clubs. The sooner it's sorted though the better. It's distracting attention away from the encouraging opening to the season the side has enjoyed.