WHAT TO EXPECT AHEAD OF DEADLINE DAY?
Cardiff City are still in need of reinforcements with tomorrow's deadline swiftly closing in.
When is the actual Deadline?
The Transfer Window officially closes at 11PM.
Business so far:
Cardiff's lack of business so far has sparked plenty of discussion, with just four additions since the club confirmed promotion back to the Championship in April.
The Bluebirds triggered Nathan Trott's option to buy after a successful loan spell last season for a reported fee of £1.5M. Jack Moylan moved from Lincoln City for a reported fee of £3M. Trott wasn't the only loanee from last season to return, with Calum Scanlon rejoining the club this time on a season-long loan from Liverpool. Krystian Bielik is the Bluebirds' most recent addition, joining the club for a reported £2.5M from West Brom.
What do Cardiff City want?
The Bluebirds are still thought to be actively looking for up to three players before tomorrow's deadline.
Cardiff are thought to be in talks with a winger from a top club. As well as being keen to add a striker on loan to compete with Yousef Salech and Callum Robinson. The Bluebirds have been keen to add bodies in the forward areas all summer.
City are also reportedly in the market for a fullback ahead of tomorrow's deadline. Ronan Kpakio's start to the season has been a major talking point, and with Perry Ng potentially set for the Asian Cup in January, the Bluebirds are potentially looking to address that area whilst they have time. Cardiff are thought to be open to a permanent move or a loan in that area.
Who is linked away?
Plenty of Cardiff players are being tipped for loan moves before the deadline.
After back-to-back injury-hit campaigns, Cardiff are once again looking to loan Kion Etete. The only side to be linked with the 24-year-old this summer is League Two side Colchester United.
Brian Barry-Murphy is also keen for Eli King to go on loan, with the midfielder reportedly weighing up his options. The 23-year-old has recently recovered from an ACL injury that ruled him out for the entirety of last season.
City are also looking for further loan moves for Tanatswa Nyakuhwa and Dakarai Mafico. Nyakuhwa has plenty of interest from League Two sides, including a potential return to Newport.
Following the signing of Krystian Bielik, the future of club captain Calum Chambers appears to be up in the air, with murmurs online that there could be a surprise departure before the deadline.
Clarifying rumours:
Yanis Issoufou - The Bluebirds have been linked with Montpellier winger Yanis Issoufou over the weekend; however aren't thought to be pursuing a move for the 19-year-old.
Ronan Kpakio - Despite Cardiff eyeing up a fullback before the window closes, Ronan Kpakio won't depart the Welsh Capital this summer.
Amario Cozier-Duberry - Cardiff were one of many sides tipped to be in the race for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. Not true.
Dylan Lawlor - The absence of Dylan Lawlor has caused some murmurs; however, it is strictly injury-related, with the defender set to stay this summer.
Melle Meulentseen - Reports in Holland suggested Cardiff withdrew from a deal for Meulentseen due to the £2M fee being deemed too steep. This is not true; Brian Barry-Murphy didn't want the midfielder due to his lack of mobility.
Conclusion - Busy end?
Cardiff are looking to get two, if not three, over the line, meaning it could be an exciting next day in store.
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