Cardiff City look set to miss out on signing loanee Nathan Trott this summer after the goalkeeper rejected an offer from the club.
The 27-year-old has been a standout in the Bluebirds’ promotion campaign this season, playing in 40 of the club’s League One matches and a further five cup appearances.
Cardiff Hit With Rejection Bombshell
The terms of Cardiff’s deal to bring the Bermudian international to South Wales from FC Copenhagen put Brian Barry-Murphy’s side in with a good chance of signing their shot-stopper permanently, with a buy option included in the deal for the former AFC Wimbledon man.
However, their chances of reaching a deal to sign Trott have been scuppered, with reports from Danish outlet Tipsbladet stating that the 27-year-old has rejected an offer from his current side to consider other offers.
City are believed to be activating the buy clause in the deal, which stands at €1.8 million (£1.57 million), but are now facing a wait for Trott to decide his future.
It comes after reports from Pete O’Rourke earlier in the week that other Championship sides were considering a move for Cardiff’s current number one, in which it was stated that the hierarchy at the Bluebirds were struggling to reach a deal to retain their loanee.
Tipsbladet have also stated that in addition to a move elsewhere, the goalkeeper is also considering staying with Copenhagen and try and fight for a place in the first team after losing his place to Croatian international Dominik Kotarski, with his deal in the Danish capital running until 2028.
Bluebirds Need Backup Move
Cardiff City have been handed an early blow in their summer transfer dealings, but it is at an early enough time where it should not prove damaging to their plans.
Nathan Trott would have been a great addition to their squad on a permanent basis given his familiarity with the club from this season, proving to be a worthy asset and great distributor of the ball with a strong backline in front of him.
However, Brian Barry-Murphy and his recruitment team will have to pivot and find new alternative options this summer instead of waiting and hoping that the 27-year-old reconsiders and returns to South Wales.
Moving for one of League One’s top stars could be the best move for City to make as a replacement for trott, with names like Alex Bass, Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Sam Tickle all worthy names to take over from the Bermudian.