Cardiff City head into this summer's transfer window with a big job to do if they are to arm new manager Erol Bulut with a squad capable of making a better fist of the 2023/24 Championship campaign than they have the previous two seasons.
The Bluebirds narrowly staved off relegation last season, with arguably their three best players - Cedric Kipre, Sory Kaba and Jaden Philogene - all having returned to their parent clubs having seen their loans ended.
It leaves Bulut, the board and the recruitment staff with a weighty burden of responsibility this summer. But if the mood in the room last Monday, during Bulut's unveiling, was anything to go by, those at the top appear rejuvenated and motivated by the challenge this summer.
