Ronny Deila has warned Cardiff City it will take an inflated fee for them to have any chance of prising Anthony Stokes away from Celtic in January. Sportsmail revealed this week that the Championship club were weighing up a £1.5million offer for the Republic of Ireland forward. Deila, however, has made it clear he has no wish to part with Stokes, who has contributed seven goals this term despite operating mainly on the left flank. The Parkhead manager believes the 26-year-old can further improve his physical condition but insisted he has been impressed by his mentality – an aspect of his character the former Hibs player has faced criticism over in the past.
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Anthony Stokes the subject of transfer interest from Cardiff
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Championship side weighing up £1.5million bid for striker
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Ronny Deila warns that Cardiff will have to up their offer
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Republic of Ireland striker signed new three-year deal last October
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