Cardiff City head into the new Championship season with plenty of work still to do on their squad, according to BBC News, despite an eye-catching pre-season friendly win over Serie A side Roma.
The Bluebirds have made only one confirmed signing so far this summer but are reportedly closing in on another arrival as they look to bolster their options before the campaign kicks off. Encouragingly, the win over Roma offered some promising signs, with the likes of Joel Bagan, Perry Ng and Ronan Kpakio all impressing in their respective roles.
However, the report stresses that Cardiff cannot rely on the same trio to carry the team through the physical demands of a gruelling Championship season. The suggestion is that reinforcements through the spine of the side — likely covering midfield and defence — remain a priority for the club's recruitment team as the transfer window edges closer to its climax.
With time running out before the new season begins, Cardiff will be hoping further additions arrive swiftly to strengthen a squad that, while showing flashes of quality in pre-season, still needs greater depth and experience to compete effectively.