Riza happy with Cardiff transfers but coy on Grant links

Omer Riza says he was happy with his first transfer window as Cardiff City manager despite missing out on some targets.

Cardiff signed striker Yousef Salech from Swedish side Sirius for a fee believed to be at least £3m, while they brought in midfielders Sivert Mannsverk and Will Alves on loan from Ajax and Leicester City respectively.

The Bluebirds were also linked with a deadline-day move for West Bromwich Albion forward Karlan Grant, who spent last season on loan in the Welsh capital.

Despite a strong start to this campaign with the Baggies, Grant looks to have fallen down the pecking order since the return of head coach Tony Mowbray.

Rumours of a Cardiff reunion for Grant grew again when West Brom signed fellow forward Adam Armstrong on loan from Southampton late on deadline day, but Grant stayed at the Hawthorns.

Asked if there was any truth in the speculation, Riza said: "I know Karlan did really well here last season. Everyone speaks highly of him. It was all a bit late in the day, really.

"I don't like to rush transfers and get something done quickly - just because something comes up

"I heard something but there was nothing there for us. I don't want to talk on his behalf, but I think Karlan is happy where he is and wants to fight for his place, which shows the character he is. I wish him all the best."

Speaking about Monday's final day of the transfer window, Riza added: "It was quite relaxed. I was happy with what we had.

"There was potentially one I was waiting on. One went on a permanent move somewhere, another went to a club higher up the league.

"We did our work, signed diligently. I'm really happy. It was a good window. I wasn't glued to the phone or anything like that. Boys have gone out on loan, good for their development."