The Cardiff City players who could be loaned out next season

As Cardiff City’s season draws to a close, Steve Morison and his side can breathe a sigh of relief having secured survival and another season of Championship football next year.

However, after a 1-0 home loss to promotion-chasing Luton Town on Easter Monday, the Bluebirds have now lost a league-high 12 games at home this term. Speaking afterwards, Morison was quick to point out that a recruitment reshuffle is on the cards this summer as he looks to bring more experience and footballing nous to his side. Ten players are out of contract, and loan deals are also up in the capital. There are some big decisions ahead.

Here, we take a look at some of the young players who could be loaned out for the 2022/23 season, to best prepare them for first-team action at Cardiff City stadium in the coming years.

The 21-year-old hasn’t featured in a matchday squad since Mick McCarthy’s departure in October last year. His subsequent injury and stiff competition for places has meant the Welsh youngster has been nowhere near the fray of challenging for a spot in central midfield.

However, there are hopes that the Wales Under-21 international can deliver on the promise that saw Ryan Wintle sent out on loan to Blackpool last summer on his behalf. Wintle was recalled in January by Morison and has since been a revelation, pushing Bowen further down the pecking order.

In the meantime, a loan to the lower leagues seems a sensible option for all parties – Bowen can get some much-needed minutes and Morison can look from afar, with a recall always possible.

The most expensive Cardiff City signing since 2019, bar Kieffer Moore, Watters has had a rollercoaster season. The signing from Crawley Town arrived with expectation to match his price tag, but