{"id":555465,"date":"2020-06-26T07:29:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T11:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=555465"},"modified":"2020-06-26T07:29:29","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T11:29:29","slug":"report-three-clubs-show-interest-in-cardiff-city-defender-jazz-richards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/06\/26\/report-three-clubs-show-interest-in-cardiff-city-defender-jazz-richards\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Three Clubs Show Interest in Cardiff City Defender Jazz Richards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bristol City, Luton Town and Oxford United<\/a> have all shown interest in Cardiff City<\/a> defender, Jazz Richards<\/a>, according to reports by WalesOnline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old full-back is one of a number of players out of contract in the summer, and Bluebirds’ boss Neil Harris revealed both the club and Richards decided it was best if the player departed.<\/p>\n

REPORT: Three Clubs Show Interest in Cardiff City Defender Jazz Richards<\/h2>\n

Two Championship Clubs Eyeing Defender<\/h3>\n

The Bluebirds’ Severnside rivals are thought to be the favourites to land the Swansea born full-back. The Robins are short in that area of the field as manager Lee Johnson looks to rebuild his squad for next season.<\/p>\n

It is reported that Johnson is in the market for two full-backs and a defensive midfielder this summer. Richards can play both at left-back and right back, and will be an attractive prospect as a result.<\/p>\n

The Robins are still hoping to finish in the top six this season, despite a downfall in form.<\/p>\n

The other Championship<\/a> side that have shown interest are at the other end of the table. Luton Town managed once again by Welshman Nathan Jones<\/a>, are in a relegation battle, so maintaining their second-tier status could be crucial if they’re to secure Richards’ signature.<\/p>\n

League One Interest<\/h3>\n

The third club to show interest, according to WalesOnline, is League One promotion hopefuls, Oxford United.<\/p>\n

Again, like if Luton suffer relegation, a move to League One may not suit Richards, but the U’s face a two-legged semi-final playoff against Portsmouth<\/a> in the hope of reaching the second tier.<\/p>\n

Similarly to Bristol City, U’s boss Karl Robinson will be looking to reinforce his defence in the summer. Sam Long,<\/a> the clubs only right-back, signed a new deal earlier in the week, but a move away for Rob Dickie is a constant threat.<\/a><\/p>\n

Jazz Richards at Cardiff<\/h3>\n

Capped 14 times by Wales, Richards has only made 57 Cardiff appearances, despite joining the club in 2016.<\/p>\n

The defender, who can also cover in midfield has had an injury-hit four years in South Wales and has missed 68 matches through injury in all competitions during his Cardiff tenure.<\/p>\n

There is no doubt that the full-back has the ability, but he, and his next club, will be hoping the injury worries are behind him.<\/p>\n

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