McGoldrick back in Cardiff sights

IPSWICH Town striker David McGoldrick has re-emerged as a top Cardiff City transfer target with Neil Warnock keen to get his final January deal done.

It is understood Bluebirds talks with Bournemouth forward Lewis Grabban reached a standstill, but could still be reignited, although McGoldrick – a reported target earlier in the month – has come back onto their radar.

The Republic of Ireland international is valued for his versatility and his contract at Portman Road expires at the end of the season.

He has started 17 league games for Ipswich this season, scoring six times and contributing four assists.

His market value will be between £500,000 and £1million – significantly less than the estimated £4million Bournemouth want for Grabban.It is thought the Tractor Boys could be willing to listen to offers for McGoldrick, pictured right, as they’re set to lose him for free at the end of the season.

Grabban is the overwhelming choice of the Cardiff fans, who see the striker that spent the first half of the season on loan at Sunderland as key to their side’s promotion bid. Wolves have also stated an interest.

The Bluebirds have also been linked with Blackburn Rovers attacking midfielder Bradley Dack and Bolton’s Gary Madine, who they have pursued for the past fortnight or so.

Most recently, French striker Enzo Crivelli has been linked with a Championship move, with Cardiff one of a few clubs mentioned by reports in French media outlet L’Equipe.

Warnock is known to want a striker and, with the transfer window entering its final week, could turn to six-cap Irish international McGoldrick as the final piece in his January puzzle.

The versatile striker, who has a wealth of second tier experience, lists Nottingham Forest, Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday among his former clubs.