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Presenting the much anticipated sequel to my 'Possible January targets' thread...
Assuming we're going to be promoted, we'll be able to look in a different market. It's going to be interesting. Without knowing exactly how much we'll have to spend these are some players I think we could and should consider.
Add your own suggestions to the thread.
Goalkeepers
Neil Etheridge - Has looked impressive against us and is out of contract. Good competition for Moore. Stand out option as far as keepers go.
Adam Smith - Wilder's former keeper at Northampton, looks like he's out of contract, and there'd be no compensation to pay as he's 24.
Defenders / Wing Backs
Byron Webster (CB) - We've had long term interest and his name's likely to resurface, especially if Millwall don't go up. In his prime and would probably be solid in the Championship, as he is in L1.
Alex Baptiste (CB) - Versatile, experienced defender who'd fit perfectly into a back 3 if we continue playing that way, either at CB or RCB. Still a decent athlete.
Alex Pearce (CB) - Solid centre half who was Reading's captain before signing for Derby, where he hasn't played regularly due to Derby already having good established centre halves.
Richard Stearman (CB/RB) - Experienced Championship defender who should be available from Fulham. Would fit in nicely at RCB.
Matt Connolly (CB) - Another experienced Championship defender, not first choice for Cardiff but would definitely do a job for us.
Jordan Willis (CB) - Young Coventry CB, their captain, good athlete and would be easy to sign. Ideal for RCB, one who could develop with us.
Conor McLaughlin (RB/RWB) - Another we've had interest in, out of contract and would be good competition for Freeman and an option at RB in a back 4.
Amari'i Bell (LB/LWB) - Fleetwood's other wing back, also out of contract. A good athlete, the sort we could do with in the Championship. Norwich were apparently interested in January.
Joe Edwards (RB/RWB) - Versatile player who's looked good against us for Walsall, quick and tidy with the ball and would be good cover at full back or wing back on either side, can also play in central midfield.
George Baldock (RB/RWB) - Good attacking full back/wing back who's out of contract.
Callum Paterson (RWB/FW) - Highly rated young Hearts player who can play right back or as a striker. Derby were looking at him in January. Appears to be out of contract.
Midfielders / Wingers
Tendayi Darikwa (RWB/RM) - Very ideal for RWB. We'll need more athleticism next season and he'd provide that. With Burnley staying up, he'll be available.
Elliott Bennett (RWB/RM/CM) - Good athlete and all round wide player with very good crossing ability. We were linked in January and he'd at least be a useful squad player next season.
Conor Coady (CM) - We know him well. A good all rounder, a good character and would be a perfect fit for us next season. Could be available as he's not an automatic pick in Wolves' midfield and they have money to spend.
Cameron McGeehan (CM/AMC) - Goalscoring midfielder with a great attitude. Out of contract. Will be in demand despite breaking his leg in January, we could throw our hat into the ring for him.
Ben Reeves (AMC/RW) - Maybe not what we need most but a very good player to pick up on a free transfer. Tricky and creative with a good left foot.
Alex Gilbey (CM) - Young all round midfielder who did well in L1 for Colchester last season and for Wigan early this season before getting injured. If they get relegated he could be worth a look.
Jackson Irvine (CM) - Had a great season for Burton after being linked with us last summer. Would be quite costly though. Cash plus Brayford perhaps?
Sam Morsy (CM) - We could possibly do with someone with bite and defensive ability and Morsy's a good footballer too, and he's proven he can play in the Championship this season. Will be easy enough to sign if Wigan go down.
Brad Potts (CM) - Young, tall Blackpool midfielder with 12 goals this season. Has had Championship interest.
Jamie Allen (CM) - Rochdale's captain at 21, had two good games against us and is highly rated. Dynamic, tidy and solid. Appears out of contract. Would definitely consider him.
Erhun Oztumer (AMC) - We've seen what he can do, he's got brilliant ability. I'd like him as an option in our squad and I see no reason why he couldn't perform in the Championship. We could always use more goals from midfield. Depends on what he'd cost though.
Kazenga LuaLua (LW/RW) - Exciting player with a lot of pace and trickery and a hard shot. Will be available for loan at least.
Callum Harriott (LW/RW) - Not a regular for Reading and could be available. Quick, tricky, left footed and can score.
Craig Noone (RW/LW) - Proven Championship winger, not always in Cardiff's team. He'd be a very good option for us to have.
Forwards
Omar Bogle (CF) - Wigan look like going down and I'd imagine he'll have a relegation release clause. He's done fairly well for them so far and is young enough to improve. Would be ideal with Sharp. We've had previous interest so I'd expect us to consider him.
Lee Gregory (CF) - Most predictable target of the summer. Wilder wants him, he's a Blade and he wants to come here. Apparently has a release clause of some sort. I'd expect this to happen. Good player but not sure if he'd be the most suitable.
Sam Gallagher (CF) - Big 21 year old striker with a lot of technical ability. Done well for Blackburn on loan from Southampton. Could be another Chris Wood. Linked with us, would be worth spending a big fee on but I feel a loan would be more likely.
Danny Ward (CF/RW/LW) - Rotherham's only bright spark this season. Might be within our budget now, but he'll have plenty of interest, although maybe not as much now his form's dropped off a bit. He's quick and hardworking with good ability, left footed. I think he'd play well with Sharp.
James Vaughan (CF) - Had a great season for Bury. There's no doubt he's Championship standard, his injury history just counts against him a bit. Depends what he'd cost.
Nick Blackman (CF/RW) - Will be available from Derby. Was one of the best players in the league just over a year ago, he has a great left foot and would give us a good option particularly from the right wing in a 4-3-3. Has pace and ability to produce something from nothing, which we lack.
Ollie Watkins (CF) - Young Exeter striker we've been linked with. Could be a good investment.
Sammy Ameobi (RW/LW/CF) - Big, strong, fairly quick and a handful for defences. Good left foot and versatile. I think he'd do well with Sharp as well as being a good option from the right.
Assuming we're going to be promoted, we'll be able to look in a different market. It's going to be interesting. Without knowing exactly how much we'll have to spend these are some players I think we could and should consider.
Add your own suggestions to the thread.
Goalkeepers
Neil Etheridge - Has looked impressive against us and is out of contract. Good competition for Moore. Stand out option as far as keepers go.
Adam Smith - Wilder's former keeper at Northampton, looks like he's out of contract, and there'd be no compensation to pay as he's 24.
Defenders / Wing Backs
Byron Webster (CB) - We've had long term interest and his name's likely to resurface, especially if Millwall don't go up. In his prime and would probably be solid in the Championship, as he is in L1.
Alex Baptiste (CB) - Versatile, experienced defender who'd fit perfectly into a back 3 if we continue playing that way, either at CB or RCB. Still a decent athlete.
Alex Pearce (CB) - Solid centre half who was Reading's captain before signing for Derby, where he hasn't played regularly due to Derby already having good established centre halves.
Richard Stearman (CB/RB) - Experienced Championship defender who should be available from Fulham. Would fit in nicely at RCB.
Matt Connolly (CB) - Another experienced Championship defender, not first choice for Cardiff but would definitely do a job for us.
Jordan Willis (CB) - Young Coventry CB, their captain, good athlete and would be easy to sign. Ideal for RCB, one who could develop with us.
Conor McLaughlin (RB/RWB) - Another we've had interest in, out of contract and would be good competition for Freeman and an option at RB in a back 4.
Amari'i Bell (LB/LWB) - Fleetwood's other wing back, also out of contract. A good athlete, the sort we could do with in the Championship. Norwich were apparently interested in January.
Joe Edwards (RB/RWB) - Versatile player who's looked good against us for Walsall, quick and tidy with the ball and would be good cover at full back or wing back on either side, can also play in central midfield.
George Baldock (RB/RWB) - Good attacking full back/wing back who's out of contract.
Callum Paterson (RWB/FW) - Highly rated young Hearts player who can play right back or as a striker. Derby were looking at him in January. Appears to be out of contract.
Midfielders / Wingers
Tendayi Darikwa (RWB/RM) - Very ideal for RWB. We'll need more athleticism next season and he'd provide that. With Burnley staying up, he'll be available.
Elliott Bennett (RWB/RM/CM) - Good athlete and all round wide player with very good crossing ability. We were linked in January and he'd at least be a useful squad player next season.
Conor Coady (CM) - We know him well. A good all rounder, a good character and would be a perfect fit for us next season. Could be available as he's not an automatic pick in Wolves' midfield and they have money to spend.
Cameron McGeehan (CM/AMC) - Goalscoring midfielder with a great attitude. Out of contract. Will be in demand despite breaking his leg in January, we could throw our hat into the ring for him.
Ben Reeves (AMC/RW) - Maybe not what we need most but a very good player to pick up on a free transfer. Tricky and creative with a good left foot.
Alex Gilbey (CM) - Young all round midfielder who did well in L1 for Colchester last season and for Wigan early this season before getting injured. If they get relegated he could be worth a look.
Jackson Irvine (CM) - Had a great season for Burton after being linked with us last summer. Would be quite costly though. Cash plus Brayford perhaps?
Sam Morsy (CM) - We could possibly do with someone with bite and defensive ability and Morsy's a good footballer too, and he's proven he can play in the Championship this season. Will be easy enough to sign if Wigan go down.
Brad Potts (CM) - Young, tall Blackpool midfielder with 12 goals this season. Has had Championship interest.
Jamie Allen (CM) - Rochdale's captain at 21, had two good games against us and is highly rated. Dynamic, tidy and solid. Appears out of contract. Would definitely consider him.
Erhun Oztumer (AMC) - We've seen what he can do, he's got brilliant ability. I'd like him as an option in our squad and I see no reason why he couldn't perform in the Championship. We could always use more goals from midfield. Depends on what he'd cost though.
Kazenga LuaLua (LW/RW) - Exciting player with a lot of pace and trickery and a hard shot. Will be available for loan at least.
Callum Harriott (LW/RW) - Not a regular for Reading and could be available. Quick, tricky, left footed and can score.
Craig Noone (RW/LW) - Proven Championship winger, not always in Cardiff's team. He'd be a very good option for us to have.
Forwards
Omar Bogle (CF) - Wigan look like going down and I'd imagine he'll have a relegation release clause. He's done fairly well for them so far and is young enough to improve. Would be ideal with Sharp. We've had previous interest so I'd expect us to consider him.
Lee Gregory (CF) - Most predictable target of the summer. Wilder wants him, he's a Blade and he wants to come here. Apparently has a release clause of some sort. I'd expect this to happen. Good player but not sure if he'd be the most suitable.
Sam Gallagher (CF) - Big 21 year old striker with a lot of technical ability. Done well for Blackburn on loan from Southampton. Could be another Chris Wood. Linked with us, would be worth spending a big fee on but I feel a loan would be more likely.
Danny Ward (CF/RW/LW) - Rotherham's only bright spark this season. Might be within our budget now, but he'll have plenty of interest, although maybe not as much now his form's dropped off a bit. He's quick and hardworking with good ability, left footed. I think he'd play well with Sharp.
James Vaughan (CF) - Had a great season for Bury. There's no doubt he's Championship standard, his injury history just counts against him a bit. Depends what he'd cost.
Nick Blackman (CF/RW) - Will be available from Derby. Was one of the best players in the league just over a year ago, he has a great left foot and would give us a good option particularly from the right wing in a 4-3-3. Has pace and ability to produce something from nothing, which we lack.
Ollie Watkins (CF) - Young Exeter striker we've been linked with. Could be a good investment.
Sammy Ameobi (RW/LW/CF) - Big, strong, fairly quick and a handful for defences. Good left foot and versatile. I think he'd do well with Sharp as well as being a good option from the right.
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