Post by Sooz on May 9, 2006 10:19:43 GMT -1
BIRMINGHAM City have made a £3m move for Cardiff City's hotshot Cameron Jerome, the Echo can reveal today.
The relegated Premiership club have been tracking the 19-year-old speed merchant, who broke into the Bluebirds senior set-up this season.
Jerome was the clubs' top marksman with 20 goals and also made his international debut with Peter Taylor's England Under-21s, winning three caps.
The Echo understands that the St Andrews club have contacted the Bluebirds with a cash deal of £1.5m, plus a further £1.5m in add-ons such for appearances and goals.
An insider at the Midlands club said: "The club want to freshen things up next season and return to the Premiership at the first attempt.
"Jerome had a great season. He does have the potential, but he would be a gamble, hence the down payment and the add-ons."
It's no secret City boss Dave Jones has to sell to bring in players if he is to better last season's 11th place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and Jerome is his prized asset.
City will want to cash in on Jerome, but Jones will not want to release the player without the cover of another forward.
The relegated Premiership club have been tracking the 19-year-old speed merchant, who broke into the Bluebirds senior set-up this season.
Jerome was the clubs' top marksman with 20 goals and also made his international debut with Peter Taylor's England Under-21s, winning three caps.
The Echo understands that the St Andrews club have contacted the Bluebirds with a cash deal of £1.5m, plus a further £1.5m in add-ons such for appearances and goals.
An insider at the Midlands club said: "The club want to freshen things up next season and return to the Premiership at the first attempt.
"Jerome had a great season. He does have the potential, but he would be a gamble, hence the down payment and the add-ons."
It's no secret City boss Dave Jones has to sell to bring in players if he is to better last season's 11th place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and Jerome is his prized asset.
City will want to cash in on Jerome, but Jones will not want to release the player without the cover of another forward.
