The 2017/18 season has been a sensational season for Cardiff City. The Bluebirds defied the chances to complete second within the Championship to safe computerized promotion to the Premier League.
With Cardiff now within the prime league, Neil Warnock should resolve which gamers he desires to maintain for the Premier League problem and which gamers want to depart, in order that new additions could be introduced in to provide the Welsh aspect the very best probability of survival subsequent season.
1. Goalkeepers
Neil Etheridge - STAY - Was initially introduced in as cowl for Lee Camp final summer time, however now Etheridge is destined to turn into the primary Philippine to play within the Premier League subsequent season. The keeper performed all however considered one of Cardiff's matches within the Championship and have become a essential determine of their promotion marketing campaign. The former Walsall man will nonetheless be a Bluebird come August.
Brian Murphy - GO - Only performed one Championship recreation through the season and together with his contract expiring on the finish of June, Murphy is more likely to be in search of a new membership in the summertime.
Lee Camp - GO - Signed final summer time by Warnock to be the primary keeper, however accidents and Neil Etheridge's good kind meant Camp must be back-up. The Northern Irishman went to Sunderland on mortgage in January, which didn't go effectively. Unlikely to remain in Wales subsequent season.
2. Full Backs
Joe Bennett - STAY - An unsung hero in Cardiff's promotion push, performing persistently all season and is now in a place to realize success within the Premier League as Cardiff's first alternative left again.
Lee Peltier - STAY - Another constant performer. The Englishman could also be used as a squad participant subsequent season, however his defensive attributes can be helpful for Neil Warnock's aspect subsequent marketing campaign.
Jazz Richards - STAY - Injuries blighted this previous season, however when match the Wales worldwide can thrive within the Premier League and can be trying to for a good pre-season to try to power his approach again into first staff competition.
3. Centre Backs
Sean Morrison - STAY - The skipper performed an influential half in Cardiff gaining promotion and can be a key determine within the Bluebirds' quest to keep away from relegation subsequent season. No approach Morrison can be leaving the Welsh capital anytime quickly.
Sol Bamba - STAY - Like Morrison, Bamba has been so vital for Cardiff's success and can lastly have a crack on the prime tier in England subsequent season.
Bruno Ecuele Manga - STAY - Played the vast majority of his soccer final marketing campaign at full again, the Gabon worldwide can be a useful possibility as back-up cowl for centre defenders Bamba and Morrison.
Matthew Connelly - GO - This previous season the defender solely performed 4 Championship video games and can be sure to maneuver on in the summertime after six years in Wales.
Greg Halford - GO - Played a handful of matches for Cardiff, however the versatile defender's contract expires on the finish of June together with his future more likely to not be in Wales.
4. Centre Midfielders
Aron Gunnarsson - STAY (if he desires to) - Rejected a contract final November, the Iceland skipper might change his thoughts and stick with the Bluebirds now that Premier League soccer has been achieved. Played in Cardiff's final Premier League season and the membership will hope he indicators a new deal earlier than his contract expires subsequent month.
Joe Ralls - STAY - Been an integral a part of Cardiff's midfield and produced his greatest season for the Bluebirds of their promotion success. He can be trying to take his recreation to a different degree and thrive within the Premier League.
Callum Paterson - STAY - Originally signed as a proper again, Paterson discovered unlikely success enjoying in central midfield, changing into Cardiff's prime scorer within the Championship with ten objectives. The Scot has now earned his shot at Premier League soccer subsequent season.
Loic Damour - STAY - The unknown Frenchman turned a helpful squad participant for Cardiff this previous season and his vitality in the midst of the park could possibly be an asset for Neil Warnock to have going ahead into the brand new season.
Stuart O'Keefe - GO - Spent time on mortgage at Portsmouth, the midfielder will wrestle for recreation time in Wales. Very more likely to depart through the switch window.
5. Wingers
Junior Hoilett - STAY - The Canadian arguably produced his greatest season final marketing campaign, main the Cardiff charts for objectives and assists in all competitions. Going to be a vital participant for the Bluebirds within the Premier League.
Nathanial Mendez-Laing - STAY - Signed final summer time from Rochdale, Mendez-Laing had a nice debut season at Cardiff. Although he has been a first-teamer, the extensive man could also be used extra as a squad participant within the Premier League, however his tempo and energy can be a key weapon for Cardiff to make use of to win video games within the prime tier.
Kadeem Harris - STAY (mortgage) - Injuries ruined his complete season final trip and will wrestle for recreation time within the Premier League. May depart the membership in the summertime, almost certainly a mortgage deal because the participant may nonetheless be an asset to Cardiff.
Matthew Kennedy - GO - Another Cardiff participant who frolicked on mortgage at Portsmouth, the winger has proven glimpses of his potential, however he's effectively down the pecking order at Cardiff. Will depart membership in the summertime.
6. Strikers
Kenneth Zohore - STAY - Did not have the objective return he was in search of throughout Cardiff's promotion season, however his tempo and energy can be a handful for Premier League defenders. A certainty to play a large function for Cardiff subsequent season.
Danny Ward - STAY - Played his half early season earlier than an harm ended his season abruptly. Will be used sporadically subsequent time period, however he's very able to scoring objectives within the prime flight.
Anthony Pilkington - STAY - Does not have the tempo he as soon as had, however his Premier League expertise can solely assist the Bluebirds subsequent season. Did not characteristic a lot this previous season, however when he did he made an influence. Could be a helpful participant when referred to as upon.
Gary Madine - GO - Signed in January for over £5m however has failed to attain a single objective. With Neil Warnock admitting he's in search of striker, Madine will fall down the pecking order and will discover first-team soccer restricted. The membership will look to recoup among the switch charge for the participant in the summertime.
Lee Tomlin - GO - Was a marquee signing final summer time however struggled with health and becoming into Warnock's system. Went on mortgage at Nottingham Forest in January and did effectively. Like Madine, Cardiff might look to try to recoup among the cash they invested within the participant and transfer him on to free area within the squad.
Frederic Gounongbe - GO - The man from Benin has turn into forgotten at Cardiff, hardly that includes in two years on the membership. Will depart when contract expires in June.
Ibrahim Meite - GO - The striker's contract expires subsequent month and can transfer on in order that he can play first staff soccer subsequent 12 months.
Mark Harris - STAY (mortgage) - The teen has proven potential for Cardiff Under-23s and Warnock has performed him in a couple of cup matches. A mortgage is smart to help Harris's growth.
Rhys Healey - STAY (mortgage) - After recovering from a cruciate ligament harm, Healey struggled for recreation time and moved to Torquay on mortgage. The striker will head out of mortgage subsequent season to enhance his recreation time and possibly power his approach again into Cardiff competition sooner or later.
Omar Bogle - STAY (mortgage) - Signed final summer time, Bogle contributed a few objectives for Cardiff within the first half of the season. Spent the remainder of the marketing campaign at Peterborough and with enjoying within the prime flight wanting unrealistic, a mortgage transfer will profit each the participant and membership.