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FLW’s Cardiff City fan pundit Ben Johnsey is sceptical as to whether Sory Kaba is what the club needs to sign in the transfer window.The Bluebirds have been linked with a move to re-sign the forward, who previously had a stint on loan with the Welsh outfit during the 2022/23 campaign.
However, the Championship side faces from rivals West Brom and Sheffield United in the race to his signature.
Kaba joined during the 2023 January window on a temporary basis, bagging eight goals from 17 appearances in the league (all stats from Fbref).
The Guinea international proved himself as a fan favourite under Sabri Lamouchi, and could now return to bolster Erol Bulut’s first team squad.
Johnsey is unsure whether Kaba would be as good a fit for Bulut’s style of play as he was under Lamouchi.
He believes that the forward’s skill set might not be suitable for Cardiff anymore, comparing him to the situation surrounding Ike Ugbo last season.
“Sory Kaba would be an interesting signing,” Johnsey told Football League World.
“He’s a player that can score goals, and has done for the club, and was a real fan favourite during his time at the club under Sabri Lamouchi.Cardiff’s striker search is needed
Cardiff need a consistent goal scorer, something they lack in the current squad, if they are going to push for a top six spot next season.Kaba bagged eight in 17 appearances during his last time at the club, which is a positive sign.
However, the change in manager since then does raise serious questions over whether he is still a suitable solution for their style of play.
Given the competition surrounding him, and the potential cost of the deal, the Bluebirds need to be certain he remains a good fit before pulling the trigger on a concrete offer.
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