Cardiff City have returned to the Premier League but ahead of the new season, they must bolster their squad with a striker. According to Wales Online, Watford forward Troy Deeney is one of their main targets and a move for him in the range of £15million could materialize.
Despite Watford’s persistence to keep hold of their captain, Cardiff should make a move for the striker because he has a lot of assets that could really galvanize their squad. (Skysports)
Here are three reasons Cardiff need to sign Troy Deeney from the Hornets:
Deeney shot to fame after he scored a famous last-minute goal for Watford on the counter, leading directly from then-goalkeeper Manuel Almunia’s penalty save against Leicester City in the Championship playoff. The goal allowed Watford to head into the final and they were eventually promoted.
The 30-year-old has performed steadily for Watford, racking up 105 goals in 309 games, many of them coming in the Premier League. Cardiff could do well by signing an experienced forward and Deeney perfectly fits the bill.
At a time when strikers are available at a premium, the opportunity to sign Deeney for a fee of £15million is quite a prudent move for all parties involved. After all, he is a striker who will score goals and give his best every week.
Cardiff are in dire need of a player of his calibre and expertise, meaning they should stump up the required cash and make a move.
At the age of 30, Deeney still has a good few years left in him. Neil Warnock’s men play in a system that favours their striker and the Watford man could profit immensely from it. He is a player who works hard for his team and with the Premier League being quite unforgiving, his experience will be useful for the club.
Overall, Troy Deeney would be a prized asset for Warnock but it all boils down to whether the player wants a move or not. The 30-year-old has been a Watford stalwart for years and he should go down as a legend for the club. At the same time, the offer to play for another club could be tempting and he must weigh his options out before taking the final call.
