Cardiff City is reportedly closing in on a deal to sign defender Krystian Bielik from Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis. The 28-year-old centre-half featured in 17 Championship matches for the Baggies last season.
Bielik, a Poland international, previously joined Arsenal in 2015 and had stints with Birmingham City, Walsall, Charlton Athletic, and Derby County before moving to West Brom last summer. He would become Cardiff's fourth senior summer recruit, following goalkeeper Nathan Trott, midfielder Jack Moylan, and left-back Calum Scanlon.
The potential arrival of Bielik could be timely for the Bluebirds, who are currently without a fit central defender. Will Fish, Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, and Gabriel Osho are all presently injured, though Osho is thought to be nearing a return. Bielik could potentially make his debut when Cardiff hosts Sheffield United on Saturday.