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Cardiff to loan midfielder Eli King as recovery progresses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:22 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Cardiff to loan midfielder Eli King as recovery progresses

Summary

Cardiff City plans to allow midfielder Eli King to depart on loan in the closing days of the transfer window. King has not played in a competitive match since suffering an ACL injury in August 2025. Although he was named on the bench for Cardiff's recent fixture against Norwich, he did not participate. Instead, King played for Cardiff's under-21s, as he works towards regaining full fitness. Manager Brian Barry-Murphy emphasized the importance of King receiving adequate playing time during his recovery.

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•Eli King has not featured for Cardiff since August 2025.
•He suffered an ACL injury during training.
•King recently played for Cardiff's under-21s to aid recovery.
•Manager Brian Barry-Murphy supports King's loan for more minutes.
•Cardiff seeks to finalize the loan before the transfer deadline.

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5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Cardiff plan to let King depart on loan

What they're saying

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Brian Barry-Murphy has revealed Cardiff City plan to allow midfielder Eli King to depart on loan in the final days for the transfer window. King has not featured for the Bluebirds in a competitive fixture since August 2025, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in training. Instead, King featured for Cardiff's under-21s earlier in the day, a decision Barry-Murphy felt better suited the former Wales youth international's fitness needs.
— Yahoo Sports

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