Craig Bellamy to Cardiff?

Craig Bellamy is threatening to sign for Championship club Cardiff in a bid to end his Manchester City misery. City gave the striker permission to train with Cardiff, who are hoping to agree a six-month loan, although Everton and Fulham still believe they can persuade Bellamy to stay in the top flight.

The fiery Welshman has been told to stay away from City's training ground and has struck a deal to stay fit with Dave Jones's team. Cardiff, however, believe Bellamy could agree to aid their promotion bid.

Liverpool have also asked about their former forward, but were told by City they will not consider loaning him to one of their rivals. A move to Tottenham has been rejected on the same grounds.

'He's really thinking of joining Cardiff,' one Premier League club official told Sportsmail. 'This is crazy. He has so much to offer the Premier League. What is he trying to prove? Let's hope he comes to his senses.' Bellamy has been axed by City following a series of rows with boss Roberto Mancini - culminating in the striker's claim last week that the Italian hasn't spoken to him 'for months'.

He has been a Cardiff fan since he was a boy and the prospect of playing for them appeals to him.