Cardiff City set to sign West Brom star as Brian Barry-Murphy finally bolsters defence

The Bluebirds are closing in on signing a defender amid an injury crisis

Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy hopes Cardiff City will be very busy in the final week of the transfer window as he looks for reinforcements to solve their defensive injury crisis.

Cardiff City suffered their first defeat of the season losing 2-1 at home to Norwich City in the Carabao Cup. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy admitted to being “disappointed” with the final result having taken his side to the quarter-finals last season. “I was disappointed to exit the competition,” said the manager. “We

Isaac Price (2) and Harry Whitwell were the Albion goalscorers in a 3-1 victory which Heggebo missed due to a two-match ban.