Cardiff had originally targeted both players and could still buy them both.
Cardiff City to resurrect move for £8million midfield star and target Monaco defender
The Bluebirds were close to agreeing the deals before the disappearance of Emiliano Sala
Friday 25th January 2019
The Bluebirds were close to agreeing the deals before the disappearance of Emiliano Sala
Cardiff City could resurrect a move for French midfielder Adrien Tameze in the coming days and are targeting Monaco right-back Almamy Toure.
The Bluebirds had been tracking the two players before the Emiliano Sala tragedy, which has rocked the club — and wider world — this week. You can read the latest live updates on that story here.
Neil Warnock has wanted to bolster his midfield and right-back options since the start of the January transfer window.
And it is understood Cardiff are hopeful of landing the two major targets.
Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman watched Tameze play against Toure's Monaco in a game that finished 1-1 a fortnight ago.
Cardiff have been chasing £8million man Tameze since the start of January, initially pulling out of talks after a complication arose.
However, discussions between the two clubs have subsequently taken place again and the Bluebirds could still secure a deal in time for the February 1.
The Bluebirds view the 24-year-old — who is highly-rated by his Nice manager Patrick Vieira — as a key acquisition to their midfield, with Aron Gunnarsson, Harry Arter and Victor Camarasa out of contract at the end of the season.
Nice’s Chinese-American owners may be keen to sell.
Toure, 22, is of French-Malian descent and has played five games in all competitions this season — having struggled with injury — with Cardiff targeting him for his ability to play either right-back or centre-back.
Toure's Monaco contract expires in the summer and he has reportedly told the club he wants to leave.
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