 Robson is determined to play hardball over Jason Koumas |
West Brom manager Bryan Robson has told Cardiff he is only willing to let Jason Koumas join them permanently in a straight swap for Cameron Jerome. Midfielder Koumas spent last season on loan at Ninian Park alongside 20-goal Bluebirds striker Jerome.
"Cardiff want money plus Koumas, but I think it should be the other way round," Robson said.
"Jason is probably a better player than Jerome at the moment so if there is any deal to be done, Cardiff must give."
Bluebirds owner Sam Hammam has always insisted a deal of around �3.5m would be needed to prise England Under-21 hot-shot Jerome from Ninian Park.
Cardiff boss Dave Jones sees the permanent capture of Koumas as a vital part of his ongoing team rebuilding.
The Wales international proved a hit while on loan at Ninian Park last season, firing 13 goals as the creative lynchpin of the side.
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