“Would be a very smart addition” – Cardiff City set sights on Derby County man: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Cardiff City are interested in making a summer move for Derby County goalkeeper Ryan Allsop, as per a report from Wales Online. 

Signing a one-year contract at Derby in the summer, Allsop has gone on to feature 31 appearances for the Rams in all competitions this season.

It has now been confirmed that the Rams have been relegated from the Championship this season, with a potential move to South Wales representing another opportunity to remain in England’s second-tier.

The 29-year-old has kept nine clean sheets in 27 Championship outings this season, conceding 32 goals during the process.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Cardiff’s interest in the Derby shot-stopper…

Marcus Ally 

With Alex Smithies’ exit all but confirmed, Allsop would be a very smart addition in the summer transfer window.

The 29-year-old has given a very good account of himself in the second tier in the last two seasons and would add good competition for places with Dillon Phillips.

Phillips has started the last three for the Bluebirds and his performances in the remaining four games could go a long way to keeping himself first choice going into next season.

Allsop has been a backup keeper plenty of times in his career, including at Derby at the start of this season, therefore he would be confident and prepared to fight to displace Phillips, a healthy battle between the sticks.

On a free, Allsop would be a very smart signing.

George Dagless 

He could be a solid signing.

I think he is certainly more than