What is the latest with James Collins’ situation at Cardiff City amid Derby links? | OneFootball

Cardiff City have engaged in a great deal of business this summer as manager Steve Morison has opted to overhaul his squad ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

As well as parting ways with a host of players, the Bluebirds have made 10 signings this summer with Romaine Sawyers becoming the latest individual to make the switch to the Cardiff City Stadium last week.

In terms of outgoings, Cardiff could potentially wave goodbye to James Collins this summer.

According to The Telegraph journalist John Percy, Derby County are interested in signing the forward from the Bluebirds this summer.

Here, we have decided to take a look at Collins’ current situation at Cardiff amid interest from the Rams…

As per this aforementioned report, Derby are hoping to bolster their attacking options by signing Collins in the current window.

It is understood that Cardiff will allow the Republic of Ireland international to leave the club on a free transfer this summer if he can reach an agreement with a potential suitor.

Despite speculation linking Collins with a move away from the Bluebirds, the forward scored for the club in their pre-season friendly with Cambridge United at the weekend.

According to the Derby Telegraph, the forward has been told that he is surplus to requirements at Cardiff.

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With talks ongoing between Cardiff and Derby, it wouldn’t be at all surprising if the forward does indeed move on to pastures new.

Whereas Collins only managed to score three league goals for the Bluebirds during the previous campaign, the Welsh outfit will still need to draft in a replacement for him if he does depart as they are relatively short of options up-front following the departures of Uche Ikpeazu and Jordan Hugill.

Both of these aforementioned strikers joined Cardiff on loan earlier this year and have since returned to their parent-clubs.