“He’d be a real coup” – Cardiff City set sights on influential Reading FC player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Cardiff City are interested in a summer move for Reading midfielder Josh Laurent, as per a report from Wales Online. 

The Bluebirds, who appear to be one of the busier clubs with next season in mind, will be eager to compete at the top end of the division next season. 

Laurent sees his contract at the Select Car Leasing Stadium expire next month, with his potential availability likely to continue to attract second-tier clubs. 

Laurent has featured 41 times for the Royals in the Championship this season, netting two goals and providing four assists in that time. 

The 27-year-old won the fans’ Player of the Season award at Reading last season, proving to be an integral member of the squad over his two-year stay in Berkshire. 

Three of our writers here at FLW’s have shared their thoughts regarding Cardiff’s interest in Laurent…

Simmey Hannifin-Donaldson

Josh Laurent could be an interesting proposition for Cardiff City this summer.

With Joe Ralls potentially departing the club, the Bluebirds will be a man light in the centre of the park and Laurent could fill that void.

Although not a like for like replacement, Laurent is versatile, playing a variety of roles through the centre of the pitch at Reading this campaign.

With his contract expiring with the Royals soon, Laurent could be a low cost option for Cardiff to add some dynamism to their midfield this summer.

Adam Jones 

It does feel as those this would be a pointless move for Laurent at this stage.

He either needs to set his sights higher for a club competing