These are your Cardiff City headlines on Sunday, June 26.
Bluebirds to gatecrash Levitt deal
Cardiff have been tipped to gatecrash Dundee United's attempts to sign Wales midfielder Dylan Levitt on loan.
The Manchester United man spent last season north of the border and made a huge impression on Tayside. he is set to head back to Old Trafford for pre-season training and for new boss Erik Ten Haag to run the rule over him.
The Scottish Sun on Sunday report Cardiff are "ready to wreck" Dundee's hopes of re-signing the 21-year-old.
Cardiff have already signed midfielders Ebou Adams and Andy Rinomhota this summer and have recently tied down Joe Ralls to a new deal at Cardiff City Stadium.
Everton starlet linked
Cardiff have been named as one of a host of clubs tracking Everton youngster Jarrad Branthwaite.
The Daily Mail report the teenager is set to go out on loan next season and is hot property, going by the number of suitors following him. On the continent PSV Eindhoven and Schalke are interested, while the Bluebirds are one of six Championship outfits said to be in the mix for him.
Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town and Blackpool, as well as Cardiff, are looking to take on the centre-back for a season-long loan, report the same publication.
READ MORE: Will Vaulks 'disappointed' with the way Cardiff City treated him as he speaks out
The Toffees want the 19-year-old to gain first-team experience during the 2022/23 season. Branthwaite has made 13 appearances for the Everton first team since joining from Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee in 2020. He spent the second half of last season on loan with Blackburn Rovers
Cardiff have seen Aden Flint and Ciaron Brown depart this summer and have out-of-contract Sean Morrison still recovering from a serious ACL injury. Friday saw James Connolly sealing a permanent move to Bristol Rovers on a three-year contract.
Bale could yet join Cardiff - Earnie
Rob Earnshaw says Gareth Bale has made a "great move" to MLS side Los Angeles FC and believes he'll have a superb time in America - but added he could see him move to Cardiff at a later stage in his career.
Wales skipper Bale yesterday confirmed where he'll be playing his football next, with West Coast club LAFC his chosen destination. The news brought to an end Cardiff City's pursuit of the 32-year-old, who was weighing up a return to his hometown club.
The former Real Madrid man revealed his decision on his social media channels on Saturday night after news broke during the afternoon stating he was heading Stateside.
Bluebirds legend Earnshaw says Bale will "love" the move to MLS and LA.
READ MORE: Gareth Bale agrees to join Los Angeles FC in crushing blow to Cardiff City
"He's picked the best club he could have gone to in the MLS. They sit top of the league," he told Sky Sports News.
"This is a great move for him. He needs to be playing for the World Cup in a few months, and it's in season. He hasn't spent a lot of time playing in this past year for Real Madrid, but he's left there now, so it's a new chapter.
"We're going to see a new Bale in a different country, in the MLS. I think he's going to love it. For me it's an unbelievable opportunity for him, he's 32 years old, he's at the time where he wants to go and experience something different, the MLS is flying right now, they've also signed Giorgio Chiellini who has left Juventus. I think Gareth is going to have a great time in LA."
On the talk linking him to the Bluebirds, Earnshaw says he couldn't really see a move ever materialising, even if it had fairytale connotations. He believes, though, it could still happen in the future.
"I believe he's had a home in Wales for years even though he's been living in Madrid for so long," he added. "It would have been nice for Gareth Bale to play in Cardiff. I think the fans and club would have just loved that, that fairytale of Gareth maybe playing even for a year or even retiring in Cardiff. Maybe down the line, it's still on. I don't know. The number one thing, I couldn't have seen him playing in the Championship.
"I look at Cardiff City this last year, they're fighting relegation, I couldn't have seen him in that environment doing that, so that's why, right now, I think this is a better move for him because of the place Cardiff City are in right now."
Brown signs for Oxford
Former Cardiff defender Ciaron Brown has re-signed for Oxford United.
The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with U's, making 13 appearances for the League One club.
“It doesn’t feel like I am signing” he said. "It’s more like just reporting back for pre-season because I felt part of the club straight away when I came on loan.
“I bought into what the club is all about and how the team like to play and I loved my time here; the fans were excellent and I’m looking forward to playing my part in a successful season.”
Manager Karl Robinson added: “He is a full international, an excellent defender who can play in a couple of positions, his long throw gives us an extra option and most of all he is a good player with a fantastic attitude who we believe is going to get better and better. He settled in well last season and we’re really pleased that he is back with us.”
Rinomhota signs off
Andy Rinomhota has penned a thank you message to Reading supporters after sealing a move to Cardiff. The midfielder became Steve Morison's ninth signing of the summer on Friday, penning a three-year deal in the Welsh capital.
The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer and he signed off his time in Berkshire with a classy farewell.
"It’s never easy saying goodbye, especially to a club which has been so close to my heart for the last 7 years," he wrote on Instagram. "I came here as a boy and I leave as a man and I have loved every minute of it.
"I would be here all day if I tried to thank every individual person who has had a positive impact on me during my time here but from the roots of my heart, I’d like to thank every player I ever shared the pitch in blue and white with, every manager who gave me the opportunity to wear the shirt from the under-23s to the first team, every coach who ever worked with me and every member of staff who was ever involved in the club whilst I was here. My gratitude to you all can not be put into words. Thank you Reading. Until we meet again."
READ NEXT:
- Gareth Bale agrees to join Los Angeles FC in crushing blow to Cardiff City
-
Cardiff City announce signing of Andy Rinomhota from Reading
-
Gareth Bale confirms Los Angeles FC move as he's pictured in team's shirt for first time
-
Cardiff City issue classy message to Gareth Bale after learning he's chosen Los Angeles FC
-
Cardiff City star Joe Ralls signs new deal as club announce 'huge' decision
