HITC Sport understands Cardiff have made a move for QPR keeper Smithies.
Premier League new boys Cardiff City have agreed a fee in the region of £4million for Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Alex Smithies, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Cardiff boss Neil Warnock has made a new goalkeeper one of his top priorities this summer as he looks to bring in a proven shot-stopper to bolster his squad ahead of life back in the Premier League.
Neil Etheridge was Cardiff’s No.1 keeper last season in the Championship, but Warnock believes he needs a new keeper ahead of the challenge of life back in the top flight.
Warnock is a big fan of Smithies having worked with the goalkeeper during his short spell as caretaker manager in November 2015 following the departure of Chris Ramsey.
Smithies is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers outside the Premier League after impressing at QPR over the last three seasons following his arrival from Huddersfield Town.
A number of clubs have been monitoring Smithies’ situation at QPR, but Cardiff are hoping to steal a march on their rivals by setting up a deal for Smithies.
QPR are reluctant to lose one of their prize assets, but accept they may need to cash-in on a number of players this summer as they try to get in line with Financial Fair Play regulations.
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