Earnshaw seals Israel switch

Cardiff striker Robert Earnshaw has joined Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv on a season-long loan deal.

Cardiff loan out striker to Maccabi Tel Aviv for season

Cardiff striker Robert Earnshaw has joined Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv on a season-long loan deal. The 31-year-old has found himself down the pecking order at Cardiff this season and has yet to feature for Malky Mackay's side. Mackay is willing to let Earnshaw move on as he has a wealth of attacking options at his disposal at the Cardiff City Stadium. Earnshaw returned to Cardiff for a second spell at the club in July 2011 on a two-year deal after seeing out his contract at Nottingham Forest. He has agreed terms with Maccabi and is set to link up with his new team who are currently third in the Israeli top flight. Maccabi sports director Jordi Cruyff was more than happy to land the Wales international on loan. "I am delighted with this latest addition," he said. "The last day of the transfer window always gives pleasant surprises and this is one of them. His goal-scoring record speaks in itself."