Shanghai SIPG turn sights on Kenwyne Jones to partner Asamoah Gyan after failing to lure Wayne Rooney

Shanghai SIPG have targeted signing Cardiff City’s Kenwyne Jones to partner Asamoah Gyan in attack for the coming season.

The Chinese club have shifted their focus on Jones, 31, following reports of a failed £75m bid to prize Wayne Rooney away from Manchester United.

Sven-Goran Eriksson clearly wants to bolster his side with some more firepower as they look to wrestle the domestic league title from Guangzhou Evergrande.

Shanghai SIPG have begun preparations for the new season by pitching camp in Spain but reports in the UK suggests moves are already in motion to bring in Kenwyne Jones.

The former Sunderland and Stoke City striker has turned down a contract extension offer from Cardiff City to give credence to these reports.

He is also linked to clubs in the UAE but Eriksson is looking to use his immense influence having coached for years in England to lure Jones to Shanghai SIPG.

Shanghai SIPG turn sights on Kenwyne Jones to partner Asamoah Gyan after failing to lure Wayne Rooney

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Chinese super league side, Shanghai SIPG have targeted Cardiff striker Kenwyne Jones.

 

Sven-Goran Eriksson, head coach at Shanghai SIPG had initially tried to lure the former Stoke striker but the winter transfer window has revived the deal and is expected to gather pace in the next few days.

Eriksson wants to take Jones on an initial loan with a view to a permanent switch.The Trinidad and Tobago front man has played regularly for the Bluebirds this season; scoring five goals in 20 appearances.

Asamoah Gyan celebrates scoring on his debut match

The lure of huge riches in China could prove to good a proposition for Jones to turn down this month. Likewise, Cardiff are not against offloading Jones’ salary off their wage bill.

There has been huge investment into the Chinese Super League in recent months and there is a desire to land a number of player from Europe to raise the division’s profile.

 

Jones will compete for a starting berth with Ghana black stars captain, Asamoah Gyan but with the latter’s recent injury lay-off and inconsistent performance has led to media reports claiming he might be sold if he does not improve.

Shanghai SIPG Looking To Replace Gyan?