Carlton Palmer talks about Kieffer Moore’s predicament in light of championship interest.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Bournemouth prefers a permanent sale for Kieffer Moore, potentially disappointing interested clubs like Sunderland, Ipswich, and Cardiff.
- Moore wants more game time to secure his spot in the Wales squad for the Euros, but his high wages may prevent a permanent sale.
- A loan deal would be a smart option for clubs like Ipswich, as they can benefit from Moore’s talents without the financial risk of a permanent transfer.
Kieffer Moore is attracting plenty of January transfer interest from Championship clubs.
Alan Nixon claims that this month, Bournemouth would rather agree to a permanent sale than a loan arrangement.
The likes of Cardiff City, Ipswich Town, and Sunderland, who have all been linked to a move for the Wales international, may suffer as a result.
If Moore wants to be on Rob Page’s team for his nation’s Euro 2024 campaign, he probably wants to play more in the second part of the season.
His hefty pay, though, is seen to be a possible roadblock to agreeing to a long-term sale, which might keep a deal from closing.
Palmer: “Surely sense will prevail”
Moore going out on loan would, in Carlton Palmer’s opinion, make too much sense for a deal to fall through.
He has complimented the striker and stated that his presence in the team would be beneficial for any team striving for promotion.
Palmer informed Football League World that Bournemouth would rather have Kieffer Moore leave the team permanently than on a loan.
“The player and other interested parties may find this to be discouraging news.
“At the age of 31, Kieffer earns approximately £40,000 each week in pay.
“Kieffer would rather go down to the Championship in order to gain crucial playing time and increase his chances of being included in Rob Page’s Wales squad for the summer Euros.”
“It would be quite terrible for the player if Ipswich, Sunderland, or Cardiff were unable to pay these kinds of wages in addition to a transfer fee.
“All Championship clubs vying for promotion would find him appealing as he scored 20 goals for Cardiff in the Championship and possesses strength and aerial presence.”
“I’m sure common sense will win out at Bournemouth. If a permanent deal cannot be reached, the player will be able to leave in January on a loan move for a fee. If he stays, though, a permanent deal may be delayed until the summer, particularly if he is selected for Wales to play in the Euros.”
Ipswich Town league position
| Championship Table (As it stands January 23rd) | ||||
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 1 | Leicester City | 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 28 | 16 | 59 |
| 3 | Southampton | 28 | 21 | 58 |
| 4 | Leeds United | 28 | 24 | 54 |
| 5 | West Brom | 28 | 13 | 45 |
| 6 | Coventry City | 28 | 13 | 43 |
| 7 | Hull City | 28 | 4 | 42 |
| 8 | Norwich City | 28 | 3 | 41 |
Ipswich are currently second in the Championship table, but only lead third place Southampton by one point.
Fourth place Leeds United are also only one point further behind, albeit Daniel Farke’s side has played a game more than their rivals.
Meanwhile, Sunderland have fallen to 10th in recent weeks, with Cardiff even further behind in 14th.
The Bluebirds are now six points adrift of the play-off places after suffering three defeats in their last four.
Moore would be a smart short-term signing
Signing Moore on a permanent deal is a much bigger financial ask for a Championship side than a loan, so it is not a surprise to see he is stuck at Bournemouth at the moment.
At 31, he is unlikely to have any re-sale value and will be demanding a sizable wage packet.
Taking him on loan for six months can help a team like Ipswich get over the line to gain promotion to the Premier League.
However, keeping him on a longer-term contract might not be worth the overall cost if promotion isn’t secured so it makes sense clubs are holding out for a loan move instead.
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