With Cardiff set to play in League One next season, a major summer lies ahead as they aim to secure an immediate return to the Championship. Meanwhile, Cardiff striker Yousef Salech has ended the season on a high note, scoring two goals in a loss to Norwich City. Since joining in January, Salech has netted nine goals in 22 appearances, becoming a fan favorite.
00:00Cardiff City have been linked with QPR midfielder Laurent Taller ahead of the 2025 summer window.
00:09With Cardiff set to play in League One next season, a major summer lies ahead as they aim to secure an immediate return to the Championship.
00:19Taller, the 20-year-old, has caught the attention of several clubs including Swansea and European side Strasbourg and Reims, according to journalist Graham Bailey.
00:28Taller, the Kosovo international, has made just one first-team appearance for QPR, but has shown promise in the under-21s, registering three assists in six outings.
00:41Having been with QPR since he was 12, the attacking midfielder's contract is set to expire next year, making him a potential target for Cardiff.
00:50Meanwhile, striker Youssef Salik has ended the season on a high note, scoring two goals in a loss to Norwich City.
00:56Since joining in January, Salik has netted nine goals in 22 games, becoming a fan favourite.
01:03However, his strong form has likely attracted interest from Championship clubs, with Cardiff City supporters concerned about his future.
01:12Despite this, Salik gave fans hope with a message on social media thanking them for their support and expressing confidence in Cardiff's future.
01:21Interim manager Aaron Ramsey also acknowledged that interest in Salik is inevitable, but emphasised the importance of retaining key players like him for the club's promotion push next season.
01:33Bounce back now and then to go on again, you know, you've seen it happen a load of times with different teams over the years and they have taken a step back to go on, to go forward again.
01:43So, you know, I feel like this is a great opportunity now for this club and it gives it a platform then to go on and to sort of, you know, that sort of launch platform.
01:53Additionally, young talents Ronan Copacchio, Dylan Lawler and Tanatma Nakua earned valuable game time in Cardiff's final match at Norwich.
02:04Ramsey highlighted the importance of the academy and the potential for more youth involvement next season as Cardiff adapt to life in League One.
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