Cardiff set to land Gerrard

Bluebirds in talks with Walsall defender

Last updated: 2nd July 2009  

Cardiff set to land Gerrard

Gerrard: Cardiff target

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Skysports.com understands that Cardiff are set to win the race for in-demand Walsall defender Anthony Gerrard.

The Saddlers announced earlier on Thursday that they had turned down an offer of £200,000 from Scunthorpe for the 22-year-old.

Cardiff now appear poised to beat their Championship rivals to Gerrard's signature after agreeing a fee with Walsall.

The Bluebirds are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season and are now holding talks with Gerrard over a possible deal.

Gerrard's future has been the subject of some speculation for some time, with Southampton failing in a bid to sign him last September.

He turned in a number of impressive displays last season as Walsall finished 13th in League One.