Shock Aaron Ramsey reports emerge as claims made over overseas transfer
Shock Aaron Ramsey reports emerge as claims made over overseas transfer
Aaron Ramsey is still being heavily linked with the vacant Cardiff City manager's position
Aaron Ramsey, interim manager of Cardiff City
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Shock reports have emerged in Mexico, with Mexican giants Pumas said to be targeting an ambitious move for Cardiff City's Aaron Ramsey.
Ramsey is currently the heavy favourite with bookmakers to take the management reins full time at Cardiff City Stadium, with the Bluebirds still without a leader in the dugout following the sacking of Omer Riza at the tail end of last season.
A protracted process to replace him has taken place this summer, with a number of names in the the frame, including Ramsey, Des Buckingham, Brian Barry-Murphy and Ian Evatt.
With fellow target Nathan Jones having signed a new long-term deal with Charlton, Cardiff now face the prospect of appointing either their former interim manager or picking fresh blood. A decision is due at some point this week. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community
Now, reports in Mexico state Guadalajara-based Pumas are trying to tempt Ramsey across the Atlantic to prolong his playing career.
The Wales legend is out of contract this summer in the Welsh capital.
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Mexican TV reporter Andres Vaca told the Seleccione2 podcast, via The Sun: 'I don't know if they're selling me smoke, they just told me that Aaron Ramsey is going to join Pumas. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
'They told me it's almost a confirmation.'
Journalist Fabrizio Domínguez Castilla backed up Vaca's claims via his X account.
He wrote: 'Aaron Ramsey-#Pumas. The OPPORTUNITY is real. It has been offered by the same agency that represents Efraín Juárez (the Pumas' manager). An important factor: This summer his contract with Cardiff ends. Last Sunday he travelled to Mexico City JUST TO SEE THE CITY. FOR NOW, it would take a long time for this to happen.'
Various other outlets in Mexico are now also carrying the speculation, with ESPN believing a deal is already "well advanced".
Cardiff remain in management limbo but have confirmed their plans for a pre-season summer camp in Spain.
The camp, in Murcia, will end with a friendly fixture at the Pinatar Arena on Saturday, July 12. However, the opponents for this game have yet to be confirmed.
Ramsey, at the point of publication, remains the heavy favourite with bookmakers to be the next Cardiff manager.
Latest odds
Aaron Ramsey - 2/5
Brian Barry-Murphy - 2/1
Neil Critchley - 4/1
Des Buckingham - 5/1
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