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Report: Stuart O’Keefe and Loic Damour planning to leave Cardiff City

Neil Warnock, Manager of Cardiff City gives his team instructions during the FA Cup Third Round match between Gillingham and Cardiff City at Priest...
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Loic Damour and Stuart O’Keefe have played just 21 minutes of Premier League football between them for Neil Warnock’s Cardiff City.

Loic Damour of Cardiff City controls the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Cardiff City and Real Betis at Cardiff City Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales.

Two of Cardiff City’s fringe players are hoping to bid farewell to South Wales when their contracts expire at the end of the season, according to Wales Online.

Stuart O’Keefe and Loic Damour have hardly been key figures in the Premier League since Neil Warnock’s side were promoted from the Championship last May.

O’Keefe is on loan at League One outfit Plymouth Argyle while Damour has played just 21 minutes of football in the top flight and hasn’t been seen since the 4-1 thrashing at Liverpool back in October.

And Wales Online report that the midfield duo want to leave Cardiff at the earliest opportunity. They are due to become free agents in the summer and it seems more than likely that they will depart for absolutely nothing – and with hardly a trace.

22nd August 2017, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales; Football League Cup Second Round; Cardiff City versus Burton; Stuart O'Keefe of Cardiff City in action

O’Keefe has been a Cardiff player for four years now, moving to Wales after a spell at Crystal Palace. Damour, meanwhile, arrived in 2017 on a free transfer from French lower league outfit Bourge-Peronnas.

If Cardiff’s plans are successful, they will be able to strengthen their midfield by signing loanees Harry Arter and Victor Camarasa (below) on a permanent basis in the summer.

Victor Camarasa of Cardiff City celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Cardiff City at The King Power Stadium on December...