“I would be very happy with that” – Cardiff City fan pundit keen to see renewed Norwich City transfer agreement

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FLW’s Cardiff City fan pundit Ben Johnsey would be happy to see his side recruit Norwich City forward Jordan Hugill permanently after seeing him impress in the Welsh capital.

The 29-year-old arrived on a temporary spell during the January window after being sent back out on loan by the Canaries after enduring a torrid loan spell at previous promotion chasers West Bromwich Albion.

He is one of five winter loanees to have made a real difference to Steve Morison’s men, helping them to get away from the relegation zone following a torrid start to their 2021/22 campaign under Mick McCarthy.

During his time in Wales thus far, Hugill has recorded three goals and two assists in 11 league appearances, proving to be much more effective than he was at The Hawthorns earlier in the campaign and adapting to his surroundings well.

At this stage, it’s currently unclear whether Dean Smith’s side will consider him as part of their first-team plans next season, though the striker did admit he would like another chance to impress at Carrow Road.

If the opportunity to recruit him again does arise again in the summer though, FLW’s Cardiff City fan pundit Johnsey would be keen to see the Bluebirds make an approach for his services on a permanent basis.

He said: “Hugill is definitely a player I’d want to see the club bring in permanently.

“I think out of the loans we’ve brought in, he’s obviously more of a Championship-proven player.

“We’ve got the likes of Tommy Doyle, Cody Drameh who are younger players trying to prove