Cardiff City is gearing up for a busy transfer window to address their squad issues and avoid relegation.
With the season halfway through, Cardiff is in a tricky position. They’ve got to act fast if they want to avoid relegation for the third time in four years. Omer Riza, the new manager, is feeling the pressure but is excited about the challenge ahead. He knows the squad needs some serious upgrades.
One big issue is the lack of quality strikers. Some players are coming back from injuries, which is good, but there’s still a feeling that they need another striker to really make an impact. Roko Simic has returned from his loan in Belgium, but his time there wasn’t great. Cardiff seems okay with his situation for now, especially since he doesn’t count against their player limit.
Riza is also looking to strengthen the midfield. He mentioned that they need more pace in the squad, something fans have been asking for. They missed out on Liverpool’s Ben Doak in the summer, and that’s still a sore point for many. Riza is keen to find some speedy players, especially from Premier League clubs looking to loan out young talent.
He’s aware that they have some quick players, but they haven’t always been available. The team needs that “frightening” pace to really shake things up. Riza is optimistic about the transfer list and hopes to see some movement soon.
There’s likely to be a big shake-up in the squad this month. Riza hinted that a few players might leave, with new faces coming in to replace them. Ryotaro Tsunoda is expected to go out on loan, and they’re looking to end Wilfried Kanga’s tough time at the club. Jamilu Collins is also on the way out as his contract is up soon.
Riza has already started discussions about potential departures, so fans can expect some changes in the coming weeks. It’s going to be an interesting time for Cardiff City as they try to turn their season around.
