Opinion: Cardiff City could pull off important piece of business with swoop for 27-year-old free agent

With a busy summer transfer window on th horizon, it seems Cardiff City are already putting plans in place for a fair amount of business.

The Bluebirds are certainly under pressure to get things right in this upcoming market, as they look to bounce back from an hugely underwhelming 18th place finish in the Championship this season.

According to the latest reports from Wales Online, among those who Cardiff are considering as potential targets for this summer is Josh Laurent, and given the circumstances, that could be an key signing for Cardiff if they can get it done.

Laurent has spent the last two years with Reading, during which time the midfielder has established himself as an important of the Royals’ midfield, making 86 Championship appearances in that time.

As a result, there would be no doubt that Laurent could hold his own in the centre of the park for Cardiff, were he to make the move to the Welsh capital.

Indeed, Laurent’s time with Reading has also demonstrated his ability to produce spectacular and often vital goals on occasion, a trait that will certainly be welcomed in Steve Morison’s side.

Beyond that, it should be noted that Laurent’s central midfield role looks to be one that Cardiff will certainly need to add to this summer.

Marlon Pack has already confirmed he is leaving the Bluebirds, while Joe Ralls and Will Vaulks also see their contracts expire this summer, with Leandro Bacuna’s future at the club also seemingly uncertain.

The addition of someone such as Laurent could therefore be a vital piece of business for Cardiff, given the clear need there is for extra bodies in that central midfield role, and particularly the holding position that the 27-year-old is capable of taking over.

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