Centre-back Daland in talks to leave Cardiff

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Defender Jesper Daland signed a four-year contract when he joined Cardiff in August 2024

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Jesper Daland looks set to leave Cardiff City after head coach Brian Barry-Murphy revealed the centre-back has held talks with other clubs.

The Bluebirds paid around £3.5m to sign the Norwegian from Cercle Brugge last year.

But following Cardiff's relegation to League One, Daland has only made one substitute appearance.

The 25-year-old was left out of the squad for Tuesday's EFL Cup win over Swindon Town because of his transfer discussions with other clubs.

Barry-Murphy did not know whether Daland will be leaving on a permanent or loan basis, but said: "Jesper's in conversations with other clubs, so he's not available."

Asked if a deal was close to being completed, he said: "I don't know. I don't know how close."

Cardiff have only signed one player this summer, goalkeeper Nathan Trott on loan from Copenhagen, while 11 have left since their relegation from the Championship.