Jordan Hugill quizzed over extending Cardiff City stay as he issues message to Norwich City

Jordan Hugill has insisted whether or not he returns to Cardiff City next year ultimately depends on whether his parent club Norwich City want to keep him.

Hugill has been impressive since arriving from the Canaries on loan in January and on Wednesday night notched the winning goal in a 2-1 triumph over Stoke City. Cardiff have, in fact, lost only two of the 11 games in which he has featured.

The 29-year-old has three goals to his name, as well as two assists, in his 11 Bluebirds league matches, but his all-round play has been terrific and he has endeared himself to the Bluebirds faithful. It has led to many wanting to see the forward return to the Welsh capital next season, although the chances of that happening look slim as things stand.

"We would have to see what would happen," he said when asked about whether he sees himself coming back next term. "Obviously, I've got a year left at Norwich and I'd like to see what would happen there first. I've got a good pre-season planned with them initially.

"So, it's not down to me, it's down to who wants me. I'm just focusing on playing well, finishing this season, getting as high up in this league as we can and then, ultimately, I'll be going back to Norwich and hitting the ground running with them, because that's my parent club."

Hugill said right from the outset that his primary focus was to send a message to Dean Smith and his parent club to prove to them that he has what it takes to be a success in East Anglia.

Asked whether he had sent a message to Norwich, he replied: "I'd like to think so. My goal of coming here was to play well and to prove that I'm a good asset to Norwich and to Cardiff, which I feel as though I've done.

"Who knows what happens from next season, I'm