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The former England striker, 32, is expected to put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the ambitious Coca-Cola Championship outfit on Monday afternoon.

He told the Western Mail: "The most important thing for me is that when you look at Cardiff you see an ambitious club and a situation that is going to give me a real challenge."

He added: "I want to play regular football and achieve things, and Cardiff offer me that opportunity.

"During my time at Liverpool over the last season, I wasn't used as much as I would have liked but hopefully I can get back to week-in, week-out games with Cardiff.

"I could have remained in the Premiership and been with a club battling relegation. But I prefer to be with a club like Cardiff and try to get promotion. That is a challenge that really does appeal to me in the coming season."

Fowler will reportedly become the highest paid player in Cardiff's history, with a £15,000-a-week salary and generous goal and appearance bonuses on top.

He chose the Bluebirds over a move to Australia and Championship rivals Leicester after being persuaded by the ambition and drive shown by manager Dave Jones and chairman Peter Ridsdale.

Fowler, who left Liverpool at the end of last season, reckons regular first-team football will allow him to flourish at Ninian Park.

He added: "As a striker, you need that in order to be properly sharp in front of goal. People have said I'm past my best and I've heard other sorts of comments like that. But they forget I'm still only 32... and that's not so old."