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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he fully expects Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones and Manchester United defender Fabio to be Cardiff City players by the end of today, as revealed by WalesOnline on Saturday

United winger Wilfried Zaha is also expected to complete a move to the Bluebirds on loan for the rest of the season in exchange for £1.5m, by the end of today or tomorrow.

The trio were at St George's Park undergoing medicals today and are understood to be close to completing their deals.

The Stoke target man will complete a straight swap with manager Mark Hughes taking Peter Odemwingie in return.

Speaking from the England training centre in Burton, Jones said: "Of course I'm happy to make the move. I want to be playing football.

"I'm really hoping to help Cardiff stay in the Premier League."

Stoke boss Mark Hughes confirmed the swap move was close before saying: "It should go through tomorrow and will be concluded then.

"We're pleased to get Peter in.

"He's a good Premiership player with experience at this level, a goal in him and a bit of pace - which we need to add to the squad. (I'm) pleased to add him."

"There are still a number of players that we are in the mix for.

"I would have preferred to have done the business earlier in the window."

Solskjaer addressed the Jones/Odemwingie swap after the FA Cup win at Bolton, saying: "There is potentially a deal to be done with Peter going to Stoke and Kenwyne coming to Cardiff.

"We cannot confirm anything until the medicals are done, but we are quite a long way down the road.

"I can't say anything about other players, but I can talk about Odemwingie and Jones because Stoke have issued a statement."

Solskjaer said yesterday that a fee and terms have been agreed with United for Brazilian defender Fabio and his deal is expected to be the first of the three to be completed, with the Brazilian in line to face his twin brother at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

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The left back has reportedly completed his medical at St George's Park and could face his brother when the Bluebirds play United on Tuesday.

Cardiff are also chasing United winger Wilfried Zaha, and that loan transfer is on course to be sorted out early this week, while Solskjaer is believed to have held talks with Wigan Athletic's Spanish centre-half Ivan Ramis and Argentinian winger Ignacio Scocco.

While there is no doubt Cardiff are interested in Ramis, that looks to be the lowest priority of the four moves for the Bluebirds and currently looks in the balance.

It does, though, seem certain Solskjaer will have added at least six players to his squad by the end of this transfer window next Friday.

He has three Norwegians in - Magnes Eikrem, Mats Daehli and Jo Inge Berget - with moves for Jones, Fabio and Zaha well on the way to being completed.

Stoke City have confirmed the Jones/Odemwingie swap is going ahead.

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They released an official statement, saying: "Agreement has been reached with Cardiff City over a move for striker Peter Odemwingie that will see Kenwyne Jones head to South Wales in a player-exchange transfer.

"The deal is subject to both players passing medicals and agreeing personal terms, but the Potters hope to conclude their move for the Nigerian international today."

Solskjaer revealed he had wanted to play all three of his Norwegian signings at Bolton, but had to withdraw Berget from the squad because international clearance was not granted in time. Berget, though, will be eligible for the match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Eikrem started, although he was replaced by winger Craig Noone after the break, while Mats Daehli was sent on with 10 minutes left.

Cardiff City secured their place in the FA Cup fifth round thanks to a second half goal by substitute Fraizer Campbell, who took over from Andreas Cornelius after half-time.

"Good players make an impact, Fraizer and Craig are good players," said Solskjaer after Cardiff's victory against Bolton.

"They are quality players. It was a good, instinctive finish by Fraizer after one of those big runs by Craig.

"It is an important part of my job to select the right team from the start. We have matches on Tuesday (v Manchester United away) and next Saturday (v Norwich City at home) and those fixtures were in the back of my mind when I selected the team to play Bolton.

"I have the two lads (Campbell and Noone) half a game rest. I felt it was the right time to put them on after half-time with Fraizer able to run the channels.

"Overall, we did well in terms of possession, but didn't have many shots and didn't threaten Bolton in behind.

"Bolton were always going to bounce back and prove they are better than 7-1 defeat (v Reading). Sometimes everything goes against you and that's what happened, They are a team who work for each other."

Manchester United manager David Moyes watched Cardiff's cup victory and Solskjaer was asked what he will have learned.

"Only that we will change a lot of players on Tuesday," said Solskjaer. "We are trying to implement our ideas and we will go out against United and enjoy it. We defended well against Bolton, we worked hard and want to do the same against United.

"They have signed Juan Mata and he is one of the top players in European football. He has been fantastic with Chelsea over the last couple of years. United have signed a top, top player there."

Solskjaer believes Cardiff can win the FA Cup this season, saying: "This is our chance to win a trophy. We've had two tough away games so far, at Newcastle and Bolton. I don't know how long it's been since CArdiff were last drawn at home, but I hope the draw gives us that today.

"Winning against Bolton is perfect preparation for Tuesday's match. This will help the players feel confident. The defenders were able to reflect on the job they did when they got back to our hotel last night and our keeper (David Marshall) was fantastic again.

"Fraizer Campbell was able to think about the goal he scored and everybody was able to reflect on the win and the moves we put together."

Solskjaer sent on highly rated teenager Daehli near the end and had a little dig at the midfield player, saying: "He tried to shoot - and we'd told him to pass rather than shoot!

"He is a footballer who wants the ball and wants to take people on. He had two or three efforts on goal.

"He is developing that part of his game and had a good 10 minutes or so."