Cardiff Plotting Audacious Six-Month Loan Move for AS Roma Forward Patrik Schick

Cardiff are hoping to bolster their attacking options before the January transfer window closes on Thursday, having set their sights on Roma forward Patrik Schick.

The Bluebirds signed Emiliano Sala from Nantes to provide more firepower, the forward tragically disappeared en route from France last week.

Cardiff are now reportedly eyeing short-term options to bolster their attack, and are prepared to spend €2m on a six-month loan for Schick, with an additional €1m if they avoid relegation.

That's according to Tuttomercatoweb, who also report that Cardiff could make Schick's move permanent next summer if they stay up. They are reportedly discussing a purchase option of €30m, which would be a…