Cardiff City Opinion: Why the Bluebirds should snap up Joe Ledley for free?

Joe Ledley had his Derby County contracted cancelled on the January transfer deadline day as he couldn’t ‘continue’ being a fringe player. Currently, he finds himself as a free agent, having made just four appearances under Frank Lampard.

Now available for free, Premier League strugglers Cardiff City should quickly snap up Joe Ledley.

The Bluebirds lie in the relegation zone, two points adrift of safety with manager Neil Warnock having just eight games in his hand to save the club from the drop. Cardiff City have won two in their last five games and have to win their last eight matches to stand a chance of beating relegation.

Warnock’s side hasn’t inspired much this season, with their defence leaky, midfield static and forwards one-dimensional. There has been very little creativity on show, with Cardiff lacking influential midfielders that can change the course of a game in the blink of an eye.

Victor Camarasa, on a season-long loan from Real Betis, has done very well. He is an exception to an otherwise lethargic midfield which has mostly consisted of Aaron Gunnarsson and Harry Arter. The south Wales outfit surely needs a midfielder that not only can help defensively but also contribute to attacks.

Joe Ledley certainly would fit the criteria, even though he’s more of a defensive-minded midfielder than an out-and-out playmaker. But he isn’t a midfield destroyer, someone who’ll focus on doing the dirty work of breaking up attacks and intercepting play.

The Welshman is an energetic, tireless and committed player who doesn’t knows to give less than 100% on the pitch.

Known for his high work rate and tough-tackling nature, the 32-year-old will be perfect to partner the more creative Artur than the combative Gunnarsson in the middle of the park. Ledley can play in a double-pivot or as a holding midfielder in three-man midfield can such versatility can be a huge asset to any team in the Premier League.

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Furthermore, he is a leader and his experience could come handy for a Cardiff side battling to maintain their top-flight status. An academy graduate of Cardiff City, Ledley spent six successful years in south Wales and knows what it takes to play in front of a jam-packed Cardiff City Stadium.

Conclusion

Available on a free transfer, Warnock shouldn’t think twice in signing Ledley on a short-term deal until the end of the season. In a relegation battle which can be defined by fine margins, a player of Welshman’s quality and experience could certainly have an impact in the team.