Blackburn keeper Peter Enckelman has hinted at a permanent move to Cardiff after impressing since moving to City on loan in January.

The former Aston Villa stopper, 31, has enjoyed an upturn in fortunes during his time in Wales after finding first-team action elusive following his switch to Ewood Park in January 2004.

The Finn, who is looking forward to an FA Cup Final appearance later this month, told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph: "Cardiff gave me the chance to kick-start my career.

"There were moments when I found it difficult to motivate myself when I knew I would not be in the matchday 16 at Blackburn. Maybe I needed a new challenge - and that was provided by Cardiff."

On the possibility of a long-term deal with Dave Jones' side he added: "I am focused on playing football and leave all contract details to my agent.

"He will let me know when there is something certain, but right now I am concentrating on preparing for the FA Cup final."

Meanwhile, Jones insists suggestions the FA Cup final is set to be Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's last game for Cardiff are unfounded.

Reports have claimed the Dutchman will leave Ninian Park after the Wembley clash with Portsmouth on May 17 and could even hang up his boots.

City have an option to extend the former Chelsea forward's deal by a further year but Jones revealed he is yet to make any decision on the matter.

"I don't know where the story came from, it's all speculation at the end of the day," he told BBC Sport Wales.

"I will make the decisions along with the chairman (Peter Ridsdale) for the benefit of the club but it's impossible to please every fan, that's football."

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