It's back to Championship action for Cardiff City after the Bluebirds went down 2-0 in their heavily-anticipated FA Cup clash against Manchester City on Sunday.
But before that, there is the small matter of the January transfer deadline, with just days until the window slams shut.
Will there be more additions to the Cardiff squad or is Neil Warnock done with his chequebook?
He revealed on Friday he has five targets for a new striker, but admits he may not end up with any of them.
And following the Bluebirds' clash with Pep Guardiola's side, Warnock admitted Anthony Pilkington is now the club's second choice striker behind Kenneth Zohore, adding that the Republic of Ireland international looks set to remain with Cardiff for the remainder of the season.
Recap all of the day's news and gossip with our live blog below.
Key Events
That's it
That’s your lot for today folks.
Thanks a lot for joining us. Some interesting lines to emerge from today.
Here’s a brief round-up for the main talking points:
- Yasin Ben El-Mhanni in talks with Cardiff City
- Warnock changes stance on Bennett tackle
- Neil Warnock issues transfer update
- Latest on Anthony Pilkington’s future
- Joe Bennett issues public apology
Join us again tomorrow to see if Cardiff can get another deal over the line as we race towards deadline day on Wednesday.
In the mean time, here’s Tom Coleman’s Transfer Digest
Forshaw speaks to the media ahead of Cardiff visit
Former Cardiff City target Adam Forshaw has given his first interview since joining Leeds United from Middlesbrough.
The midfielder could be set to line up against the Bluebirds at the weekend.
Fenerbahce also in the race for Ben El-Mhanni?
Reports from Turkish Football suggest that Fenerbahce are also interested in signing Newcastle United youngster Yasin Ben El-Mhanni.
There could yet be another twist in this one...
Meite guides young Bluebirds to victory
It’s all over between Coventry City and Cardiff at the Alan Higgs Centre.
Ibrahim Meite’s solitary goal has proved enough to hand the under-23s a 1-0 win.
Could the striker force his way into Neil Warnock’s plans? The gaffer did say earlier in the month that he wasn’t keen on letting him go...
Yasin Ben El-Mhanni in talks with Cardiff City
It’s a name that’s been linked with a move to the Cardiff City Stadium before, but now it appears the Buebirds have made a move to sign the talented winger.
More on this one, right here
Leeds v Cardiff ticket update
Ticket for the Leeds game are on sale now to season ticket holders and gold members. The prices are as follows.
Pre-Match Ticket Prices
Adults: £39.00
Senior Citizens (60+): £26.00
Young Adult 16-22: £26.00
Juniors Under 16: £18.00
Juniors Under 11: £9.00
Disabled Allocations
Adults: £26.00
Senior Citizens (60+): £26.00
Young Adult 16-22: £26.00
Juniors Under 16: £18.00
Juniors Under 11: £9.00
Personal Assistant: free of charge
Warnock changes stance on Bennett tackle
An interesting update from Neil Warnock today as the Cardiff manager reveals he has changed his stance on Joe Bennett’s horror tackle on Leroy Sane.
He initially stated that it was only worth a yellow card after saying he thought the left-back tripped the German, although Warnock had not seen the incident back at the time of making those comments.
And he has issued an update after reviewing the footage of the tackle.
Familiar faces
Some familiar faces lining up for the Under-23s today for their clash with Coventry.
Lee Camp starts in goal while Ibrahim Meite - back from his loan spell with Crawley - and Rhys Healey also start.
Neil Warnock issues transfer update
Just three days remain in the January transfer window, and Neil Warnock has given a major update.
He has revealed the Bluebirds have lodged bids for “three or four players”, although none of them have been accepted.
Latest on Anthony Pilkington's future
The Republic of Ireland international has come back into the first team fold over recent weeks having looked destined to leave the club this month.
But Warnock has since revealed the versatile attacker is set to stay in the Welsh capital for the remainder of the season.
“I would say he’s my number two striker at the minute. He’s done really well and his attitude’s been absolutely unbelievable. Even when he’s been playing for the Under-23s and not even on the bench, I’ve never seen a change in a lad so much in my life.
“He’s had a haircut which is even better and my missus has said he looks like a footballer now.
“He’s got a great chance and he’ll not be going anywhere between now and the end of the season.”
Neil Warnock
Next up...
Back to the Championship, and there’s the small matter of a trip to Elland Road for the Bluebirds this weekend.
The Bluebirds produced a scintillating display to beat the Whites in South Wales earlier this season, and Warnock is yet to lose against Leeds during his time in charge of Cardiff.
More of the same this weekend please!
Lewis Grabban latest
Just three days remain in the January transfer window, and the Bluebirds are still hoping to add to their forward options this month.
And Cardiff are still the 1/2 favourites with BetVictor to sign Lewis Grabban from Bournemouth in January.
Will Neil Warnock work his magic on deadline day? We shall see...
Joe Bennett's apology to Leroy Sane
1. Just want to apologise to Leroy Sané for my tackle today. I tried to stop the counter attack and completely mistimed my attempt.
— Joe Bennett (@JoeBennett27) January 28, 2018
2. I didn't mean to catch him like I did. I hope it's nothing serious and he recovers quickly.
— Joe Bennett (@JoeBennett27) January 28, 2018
Warnock on Man City's dirty play
Much has been said about Joe Bennett’s challenges on Leroy Sane and Brahim Diaz.
But speaking after the game, Neil Warnock was quick to point out how Man City were also guilty of some dirty play too...
“Well they dished out a bit aswell, I think they had one or two naughty tackles,” said Warnock.
“They’re in England aren’t they, what do you expect? You want everything to be nice and pretty and perfect but you don’t get that in England.”
Neil Warnock
Joe Bennett issues public apology
It was the key talking points from the match.
And Joe Bennett has taken to Twitter to apologise for his horror challenge on Leroy Sane.
And it’s safe to say the national media haven’t held back in their coverage of the tackle.
Back to the grind
So it’s back to the grind of the Championship for the Bluebirds.
But they have a Premier League dream of their own to chase again after their loss to Man City.
Welcome
Good morning all!
It’s the morning after the night before and, although Cardiff didn’t get the scalp they wanted against Manchester City, it was at least a battling performance against the runaway Premier League leaders.
So back onto transfer news and with the window quietly closing ... ending gracefully ... slamming shut on Wednesday, there’s not a lot for time for Neil Warnock to get business done.
But if he does, this will be the place to find out - so stay tuned!