Jerome windfall boosts Bluebirds

The England Under-21 striker, 20, left Ninian Park for St Andrews last summer for an initial £3m fee.

But the Blues' return to the top flight has triggered a £500,000 payment, with the same to follow if they stay up.

"Cardiff will benefit from us going up by £500,000 now," Birmingham chairman David Sullivan said.

"And if we stay up in the Premiership I'll happily send another £500,000 down to Cardiff.

"The deal was done when Sam Hammam was (chairman) at Cardiff and he always wanted extra bits and pieces put into contracts - he drove a hard deal."

Jerome has hit nine goals for Steve Bruce's side this season, including scoring in each of the last two wins over Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday that clinched automatic promotion.

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