Here's your round-up of all the latest Cardiff City news for Saturday, December 24.
Cardiff miss out on West Ham youngster
Cardiff are set to miss out on a move for West Ham United youngster Lennon Peake due to their ongoing transfer embargo.
WalesOnline revealed last month that the 20-year-old had been on trial with the Bluebirds, and it's understood he made a positive impression during his short stint, netting in an under-21s clash with Charlton Athletic. Peake also spent time training with the first team, where again he caught the eye, and sources in the English capital claim City were open to making his stay official this January.
The terms of that potential move are unclear, with Peake still contracted to the Premier League side. But in any case, Cardiff now look set to miss out, with the player's representatives understood to already be looking elsewhere.
Peake was once touted as one of the most talented young players at the Hammers, but has struggled with injury in recent years, missing two full season before seemingly making a comeback at the start of this season. However, he has struggled for minutes in West Ham's academy set-up and appears to be seeking more regular action elsewhere.
Colwill gearing up for Boxing Day clash
Rubin Colwill insists he's raring to go ahead of Cardiff's Boxing Day clash with Queens Park Rangers.
The Wales international has made two appearances off the bench since returning from the World Cup in Qatar. But he says he's looking forward to the chance to step up over the festive season.
“It’s always nice to have games around Christmas time,” he said. “It’s a traditional thing, and I really enjoy playing around the holidays. We all love playing; that’s why we play football. It’s a congested fixture list, but sometimes that’s a chance to rotate the squad and try new players.
”We’ve been working hard on the training pitch, and we’ll all be ready for it come Boxing Day. The fixture you want at home is always that Boxing Day one. It helps a lot, because we’ll have an advantage in terms of travelling, and having the home support as well - they’ll really be behind us.
“It always spices things up when it’s on TV, especially over Christmas. We can’t wait to get out there in front of that home crowd. We’ll all be really up for it. The result didn’t go our way there earlier in the season, but that gets us even more up for it.“
Cardiff tipped for defeat
Sky Sports columnist David Prutton says he expects Queens Park Rangers to see off Cardiff on Monday.
In his latest Sky Sports column, Prutton wrote: “In truth, Blackpool at home was the type of game Cardiff needed to win if they are to climb away from trouble this season. To take the lead in a game like that and fail to take all three points will be of concern to Mark Hudson.
“It’s good to see Neil Critchley back in the Championship. QPR got off to a good start under his tenure last week and they’re nestled in a nice position. I’ll back them to make it two from two.”
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