If Sala signs for us then I'll be pleased and give him all the support that I would any player who plays for us. (like everyone else, I'm hoping for a Bob Hatton/Tony Evans/Jimmy Gilligan/Jeff Hemmerman type impact rather than a Ronnie Moore/Gary Madine/Andreas Cornelius one!)

However, I find it odd that there appears to be some reticence on his part in coming to Cardiff City. Normally when a player flies in, as he has eventually done, the deal doesn't take long to get completed, so why has he gone home?

Now this may be media talk, or agents messing things up as usual, but when signing a player (like hiring someone) showing a desire and willingness to move is pretty important! And yet, it feels a bit as if we are begging him to come.

Now I know that we are desperate for a striker, and agreeing and negotiating contracts requires patience, but this is surely not a good way to start any working relationship?