Two Cardiff City players are experiencing significant changes as clubs negotiate transfer fees ahead of the January window
Cardiff: As we approach the January transfer window, Cardiff City is in a bit of a pickle. They really need some fresh talent, but there are also big decisions happening with players out on loan.
Right now, nine players are loaned out, and the club is keeping a close eye on how they’re doing. Some have had their situations change a lot, thanks to new managers or injuries, while others are doing well and even talking about making their loans permanent.
Take Roko Simic, for example. His loan at KV Kortrijk has been a total flop. He hasn’t played much and now he’s injured, which is a bummer. To make matters worse, the manager who brought him in just got fired. So, who knows what will happen next?
Then there’s Ryan Wintle. He was loaned out after a summer where the manager wanted to cash in on him. But now, with a new manager at Millwall, things might change for him too. Fans think he could fit better with the new style of play, so it’ll be interesting to see if he gets more chances.
Raheem Conte has also had a rough time at Woking, barely getting any minutes. He was a bit of a surprise last season, but injuries have really held him back. The club will definitely be watching his progress.
On a brighter note, Malachi Fagan-Walcott is shining at York City. Fans love him, and there are talks about making his loan permanent. It’s a tricky situation for Cardiff since they had high hopes for him.
Eli King has had a mixed bag at Stevenage. He’s played a bit but hasn’t really made a huge impact. The competition in Cardiff’s midfield is tough, so he might need to keep proving himself.
Joel Colwill is another one to watch. He’s been doing great at Cheltenham Town, scoring and assisting a bunch. Some think it’s best for him to stay there for now, especially with Cardiff struggling.
Kieron Evans is also out on loan at Newport County. He’s been doing well, but it seems unlikely he’ll return to Cardiff anytime soon. He’s just taking it one step at a time.