Barry-Murphy expects Cardiff to make signing soon
Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy expects the Bluebirds to complete a signing before their EFL Cup second-round tie against Norwich City on Tuesday. The team is looking to strengthen their centre-back position after being left without a recognised option for their 2-2 draw at Derby County.
Barry-Murphy was coy about which position Cardiff will strengthen, but did confirm they are actively looking to sign a centre-back. "We obviously have four players out injured in that position at the moment, so it is unusual, but it is an area of the team that we are looking to improve anyway," he said.
The team is currently 12 points behind leaders Lincoln in the League One table, and are still awaiting their first win back in the Championship. However, Barry-Murphy remains confident that the Bluebirds will grow into the campaign.
What happened?
Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy has confirmed that the team is actively looking to sign a centre-back. The team is currently without a recognised centre-back option after being left without a recognised option for their 2-2 draw at Derby County.
Why it matters for Cardiff
The signing of a centre-back could be a crucial move for Cardiff City, who are currently struggling to find consistency in their performances. The team has been without a recognised centre-back option for several games, and Barry-Murphy has confirmed that they are actively looking to sign a new player.
What comes next?
Cardiff City will face Norwich City in their EFL Cup second-round tie on Tuesday. The team will be looking to make a positive start to the competition, and Barry-Murphy will be hoping that the signing of a centre-back will give them a much-needed boost.
The team is currently 12 points behind leaders Lincoln in the League One table, and are still awaiting their first win back in the Championship. However, Barry-Murphy remains confident that the Bluebirds will grow into the campaign.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in League One, 91 pts, 27W-10D-9L from 46 games, recent form LWWWD.
Goals this season: 90 scored, 50 conceded (+40 goal difference).
Title race: 12 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Last result: Mansfield Town 5-4 Cardiff (2026-05-02).
Currently sidelined: Calum Chambers, Dylan Lawlor, William Fish, Gabriel Osho.
Recent form
Cardiff City have been in poor form recently, losing their last two games. However, Barry-Murphy remains confident that the team will grow into the campaign.
Recent form (last 5): 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first); lost the last 2.
Conclusion
Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy has confirmed that the team is actively looking to sign a centre-back. The team is currently without a recognised centre-back option, and Barry-Murphy is hoping that the signing of a new player will give them a much-needed boost.
