Cardiff City's pursuit of Arsenal centre-back Auston Trusty was frustratingly halted due to new international loan rules, WalesOnline has learned.
The Bluebirds have been eager to add a centre-back in this window and were in the loan market for a left-footed centre-back in particular, with those sort of players coming at a premium.
It is understood Cardiff had profiled USA under-23s international Trusty for more than a year and were suitably impressed and were growing confident of landing his signature. The Bluebirds held positive talks with Arsenal as well as the player's representatives and were of the belief they were leading the race for the 23-year-old and Cardiff was the preferred destination.
