Mark Hudson admits the transfer embargo under which Cardiff City have been placed could decide whether they are able to recall Mark McGuinness from his loan at Sheffield Wednesday and could hinder him from bringing in new players.
'The Chairman says he is doing everything possible to try and get it lifted, if we dont this time, then i will get on with the squad i have at the moment."
The Bluebirds want to bring the defender back to Cardiff and have tried to set the wheels in motion for his return this month.
Cardiff hoped McGuinness' final game for the Owls would be the FA Cup third round clash with Newcastle United on Saturday night, a game the Yorkshire club won and the centre-back earned rave reviews. Indeed, ex-Arsenal and England centre-back Martin Keown waxed lyrical about the 22-year-old's display against the high-flying Magpies while on commentary duty.
However, the club have learned in recent days that the transfer embargo, which has been placed on them both by FIFA and the English Football League, will play its part in the McGuinness decision.
Bluebirds boss Hudson said the coming days are crucial with regards to the player's immediate future.
Mark Hudson:
"I think with what's going on at the moment (the embargo), we will see what unfolds over the next couple of days," Hudson said when asked about McGuinness.
"I watched him play [against Newcastle] and thought he was outstanding. I messaged him after to say well done. But we will have to pick that up in the next few days, because it's the weekend.
"But tomorrow (Monday), I will probably have a bit more information."
Asked specifically why there might be an issue, Hudson replied: "It'll be down to the embargo. So we will have to wait and see what we can do with that."
'The Chairman says he is doing everything possible to try and get it lifted, if we dont this time, then i will get on with the squad i have at the moment."
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