Koumas back in Wales with Bluebirds

Cardiff City have signed Wigan Athetic midfielder Jason Koumas on a season-long loan deal, subject to the lifting of their transfer embargo. Koumas enjoyed a successful season loan spell at Cardiff in the 2005-06 season and he has been linked with a move back to the Bluebirds since that time.Cardiff boss Dave Jones tried to sign him following that loan spell but West Brom rejected his approach and eventually sold Koumas to Wigan in 2007.The Wrexham-born 30-year-old has since dropped out of the picture at the DW Stadium and been told he does not figure in Roberto Martinez's long-term plans.Jones is keen to strengthen his squad before the start of the Championship season this weekend and he has agreed a loan deal for the Wales international.Cardiff are currently under a transfer embargo but it is expected that once this embargo is cleared, Koumas will join the Bluebirds.He joins fellow summer signings Tom Heaton and Daniel Drinkwater in currently being unable to feature in Sunday's opener at home to Sheffield United.Bluebirds chief executive Gethin Jenkins told City's official website: "We continue to work towards removing hurdles at the club and are working with the intention to come out of embargo ahead of the new season."During this time, Dave [Jones, manager] has presented targets including Jason Koumas as he looks to strengthen the squad."We are pleased to have agreed terms with Wigan and to welcome Jason back to Cardiff City."

Source: Team_Talk