Cardiff close to sealing Robertson deal

Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson is on his way to Cardiff City.

The two clubs have agreed a deal for the Australian international, which BBC Wales Sport understands could rise to a value of £3m.

Robertson, 21, is due for a medical on Monday with Cardiff's fifth signing of the summer expected to be confirmed shortly.

Cardiff have beaten off competition from newly promoted Championship side Portsmouth to sign the Scottish born player.

Robertson was entering the final year of his contract at the Premier League champions.

Cardiff were optimistic of signing Robertson last week, when manager Erol Bulut said he was an "interesting" player.

But Pompey were very keen to attract the player back to Fratton Park, where he had a successful loan season in 2023-24, making 23 appearances and scoring a goal before injury curtailed his spell there.

Roberton's acquisition will mean Bulut has strengthened the midfield as well as the defensive line with Callum Chambers, and his attacking resources by recruiting Chris Willock, Anwar El Ghazi and Ivorian striker Wilfried Kanga on loan from Hertha BSC.

The Bluebirds still have an interest in signing Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer but are reportedly facing competition from Championship foes Hull City.

Cardiff must also deal with a triple injury blow having suffered lengthy pre-season casualties in strikers Isaak Davis and Kion Etete, as well as left back Jamilu Collins.