Captain Dirk: Dirk Kuyt could be returning to the Premier League (Picture: AP)

Cardiff City will celebrate promotion to the Premier League by signing former Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt from Fenerbahce.

Holland international Kuyt joined the Europa League semi-finalists last summer when he left Anfield in a £1million deal.

He will turn 33 before the start of the new season but Bluebirds bosses reckon he will still possess enough of his trademark strength and stamina to make an impact in the English top flight.

Sources in Turkey suggest Kuyt, who would link up with former Reds striker Craig Bellamy if he joins Cardiff, could be allowed to leave for a fraction of the fee he cost Fenerbahce.




The Welsh club have a £25m budget after winning the Championship title but intend to be as prudent as possible in their quest for Premier League survival.

Former Swansea midfielder Scott Sinclair, who wants to leave Manchester City, is another target but he is believed to favour a move to West Brom or Aston Villa – if the Claret and Blues avoid relegation.

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