“There’s definitely a player in there” – Cardiff City eyeing up in-demand Championship free agent: The verdict

Cardiff City are among a number of clubs eyeing up a move for former Bristol City midfielder Callum O’Dowda. 

The 27-year-old is out of contract at Ashton Gate this summer and the Robins recently confirmed he has been released.

Now, according to BristolLive, O’Dowda is one of the most in demand free agents in the Championship, with seven clubs interested in signing the Irishman.

Cardiff City are among those BristolLive understand are eyeing a move for the 27-year-old.

With that being said, we asked our writers here at FLW for their verdict on news that O’Dowda could soon be heading to the Welsh capital.

It’s been a fairly underwhelming dip from O’Dowda in the last couple of seasons at Bristol City.

However, he looks like he’s going to get the chance of a fresh start that he badly needs.

Cardiff can offer him that, with Steve Morison showcasing during the second-half of this season how he can get the best out of his players with his approach.

O’Dowda needs that and, if Cardiff can get him back to the levels he was producing under Lee Johnson, he could prove to be a really good signing, particularly on a free.

It’s pretty much risk free given the fact that there’s no fee involved, and given the level of interest from around the Championship, it’s quite obvious that Cardiff aren’t alone in thinking this is well worth a punt.

Things may not have worked out for Callum O’Dowda at Bristol City but there’s definitely a player in there.

We saw glimpses of it for the Robins but the lack of consistency, not helped by injuries, meaning that a summer exit has looked likely for some time.

With Steve Morison looking to do something of a rebuild in the Welsh capital, it could be the right time to take a risk on a player like O’Dowda.

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