Cardiff City transfer news as Tottenham and Nottingham Forest 'monitoring' Gareth Bale and Dillon Phillips doubts emerge

Here's your round-up of all the latest Cardiff City headlines for Thursday, June 16.

Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest are both reportedly monitoring Gareth Bale's situation this summer.

Bale is a free agent after his Real Madrid contract expired at the end of last season, and speculation over his next move is already rife.

The 32-year-old has been strongly tipped for a move to hometown club Cardiff City this summer, but it seems there are also options from the Premier League on the table.

Despite reports in the English capital recently claiming that the club had cooled their interest in the winger, the BBC has claimed that Fabio Paratici, director at Bale's former club Spurs, is still monitoring his situation.

The same report also claims that newly-promoted Nottingham Forest, headed up by ex-Swansea City boss Steve Cooper, are also keeping a close eye on developments. Aston Villa and Newcastle United are among the other clubs to be mooted as potential destinations.

Cardiff City have signed goalkeeper Ryan Allsop on a free transfer.

The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal in the capital after leaving previous club Derby County as a free agent earlier in the summer.

He follows on from the arrivals of Ebou Adams, Jak Alnwick, Ollie Tanner, Jamilu Collins, Callum O’Dowda, Vontae Daley-Campbell and Mahlon Romeo.

Speaking after his unveiling, the West Bromwich Albion academy product said: “I was told there was interest from Cardiff City. I wanted to explore and see the ground and facilities, and I was blown away by it all. I’m delighted to get it over the line.

“It’s a massive club, and I’m honoured to be able to call myself a Cardiff City player and represent the club in the best way that I can. I can’t wait to