Here's your round-up of all the latest Cardiff City news for Tuesday, June 14.
Cardiff back in for Alese?
Cardiff City could rekindle their interest in West Ham United starlet Aji Alese this summer, according to reports.
As first revealed by WalesOnline, Cardiff were previously very keen on the 21-year-old, before club insiders ruled out a move due to the Hammers' apparent insistence on a permanent move rather than a loan.
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However, according to Football League World, their stance may now have softened, and the youngster might yet be available for a loan spell ahead of the new season.
The report states that Cardiff, MK Dons and Middlesbrough are all monitoring the situation, adding that West Ham have not yet made a concrete decision on the youngster's future. For the latest transfer news, sign up to our Cardiff City newsletter here.
Jordan's scathing attack on Bale
Simon Jordan has labelled Gareth Bale a 'busted flush', and says he's unconvinced the Wales superstar is still capable of having a positive impact in the Premier League.
Bale is a free agent after leaving Real Madrid earlier this summer, with hometown club Cardiff City believed to be a potential option.
However, there is still a chance the 32-year-old could yet return to the Premier League, although Jordan, who used to own Premier League side Crystal Palace, clearly isn't convinced the Wales captain can still have an impact in the top flight
"His season at Tottenham [on loan] was poor," he told the talkSport YouTube channel "You can make the case that he scored some goals and actually his goals per game ratio was moderately high.
"But if you look at the games he scored goals in, they weren't against that compelling an opposition."
"If I was at Palace, first of all his agent Jonathan Barnett is not someone I'm particularly fond of, so that conversation would have been difficult.
"Secondly, I think Gareth Bale is a busted flush. I think you'll get a very limited amount of games out of him. It's like a boxer. The last thing to go is their punch. With Gareth Bale, you'll get individual moments of brilliance.
"But in the Premier League, you need more than that.
"If I was doing him on a pay-and-play deal and he wasn't polluting my dressing room with nonsense about what he may or may not have once earned and what he may or may not have once done, then possibly.
"But I don't think so. I don't think it's a fit that I would have been particularly comfortable with.
"It's got a sort of Hollywood feel about it, but not with an A-lister.
"He's an A-lister on paper, but a B-lister on performance."
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Kompany confirmed as Burnley boss
Vincent Kompany has been confirmed as Burnley's new first team manager, in a move that could well see Craig Bellamy head to Turf Moor.
Bellamy worked as Kompany's number two at Belgian side Anderlecht for nine games before stepping down due to mental health problems. However, there has already been a suggestion that they may link up together again at the Clarets.
“Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager,” said Kompany after his unveiling. “I’m excited by the challenge ahead.
“I’m looking forward to getting to work with the players and creating a positive, winning team for our fans when we return to Turf Moor.
“I’ve been impressed by the Board’s vision for the club which aligns with my own and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season.”
Stoke poised to announce Flint
Stoke City are set to confirm Aden Flint as their first signing of the summer.
The centre-back is available on a a free transfer following his release from Cardiff City earlier in the summer, and our colleagues at StokeLive claim he's set to sign on with the Potters ahead of the new season.
Flint spent three years in the capital before his departure, where he made 86 appearances, netting a reasonably impressive 10 goals in the process.
