History for Jazzy Jeff

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Bell has a British passport, and it was rumoured some Championship clubs among other Euro teams were recently watching Viking games. 

Someone said Viking fans on their socials are re-signed to the fact, he will be leaving again at some point. I'm sure he'd love to have a crack at UK football. 

Have a little hunch that his heavy workrate game suits cooler temperate climes. Not so good in the heat against Mexico last year, or at the Olympics in sweltering summertime France. That would possibly make the MLS a bit unattractive.

Barnsley wanted him back when Brøndby picked him up, but they’re back down in League One now, which I think is below his level.

Edit: we’ve mentioned Des being a lifeline for the likes of Singh and Waine before, but if he gets the Cardiff job then Bell could be a great pick up for them.

Get him in the pivot with Alex Robertson ahead of him, he’d be cooking.

Second edit: just remembered Cardiff got relegated…

Bell is definitely Championship quality and I would've loved to have seen him at Cardiff if we hadn't got relegated. As much as I'd love it from a Kiwi perspective, I'd hope Waine and Singh don't get linked with us. Cardiff is kinda like the opposite of the Nix in a way - the hardworking 6s and 8s get plaudits (Robertson, Mannsverk, Siopis, Chambers in that role this season was phenomenal) and the 10s and wingers are the scapegoats who fans really tend to get on the backs of (primarily Colwill, Willock and El Ghazi this season).

Bell would be absolutely loved here, but I think Singh and Waine would feel the heat pretty quick if they didn't kick on.

Also you're right, Bell and Robertson would be magic together.