Done Deal: " Jonathan Panzo "

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The central defender joins on loan for the 2023/24 season


Cardiff City have completed the loan signing of Jonathan Panzo from Nottingham Forest and the defender has revealed why he chose the Bluebirds amid interest from rivals Swansea City.

Cardiff had been keen to bolster their centre-back further all summer, with Panzo having been a target for some time now. The termination of Jack Simpson's contract on Thursday night also escalated things.

And the Bluebirds had to fight tooth and nail to get the 22-year-old centre-back through the door, with South Wales derby rivals Swansea having shown strong interest in signing the player, too.



Updated:

Defender

Cardiff City have beaten arch rivals Swansea City to the loan signing of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, loan deal
Done.

1 appearance for Nottingham Forest

Last season 22 appearances for Coventry City on loan

The Bluebirds held talks with the 22-year-old centre-half and Erol Bulut was keen to get the signing over the line before Friday's 11pm deadline.


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Cardiff City and Swansea City in battle for Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo

The Bluebirds and Swans are each keen on Panzo


By Paul Abbandonato


Welsh rivals Cardiff City and Swansea City are battling it out for highly-rated Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, Wales Online can reveal.

The Bluebirds have held advanced talks with the 22-year-old centre-half and hope to get a loan deal over the line before the closure of the summer transfer window.

But Swansea have also expressed an interest in landing the England Under-21 ace. The Swans have the advantage of being able to pay a transfer fee, which is something Cardiff can't do because the the EFL embargo they have been placed under this summer.

However, Panzo himself is understood to be veering towards a move to Cardiff and has been hugely impressed by the vision shown by Bluebirds boss Erol Bulut.

It remains to be seen how the situation plays out over the course of the next 24 hours, with the window closing at 11pm on Friday.

Cardiff and Swansea each need to bolster their centre-half options.

The Bluebirds have parted company with Jack Simpson, who was signed by Steve Morison but clearly does not fit into Bulut's plans. He was badly at fault with Leicester's winning goal versus the Bluebirds recently.

If they miss out on Panzo because of the fee issue, Cardiff have two other options up their sleeve. They are understood to want a quick decision because Bulut needs another defensive body in the building before the window closes.

Swansea will also need to bolster their centre-back options if Nathan Wood leaves to join Southampton. The Swans' former boss Russell Martin, who is in charge at the south coast club, has made two offers for Wood, but Swansea feel their valuation for the player has yet to be met.

Cardiff are also waiting to see what happens with Kieffer Moore on the last day of the window, the Bluebirds ready to try to bring the Wales striker back to the Welsh capital.

They are entitled to bring in as many loan players as they want, but only five can be named in a match-day squad.

If Panzo and Moore do join, they will be two of those players, with goalkeeper Runar Runarsson a third. It would leave Josh Bowler, Karlan Grant and Ike Ugbo having to fight it out for the other two spots, but as injuries and suspensions bite the situation may take care of itself anyway.

Panzo spent a highly successful year on loan at Coventry last season.

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Ned the Jacks have no chance

Ned the Jacks have no chance

Good news Roger

I don’t know this guy but he seems to be held in high regard.
Fingers crossed!

Speaks volumes on how we've gone from poorly run to polar opposite. Great to see. Bulut could be the best manager we've had

I know it’s only twitter but some suggestion he’s in Cardiff now??

I know it’s only twitter but some suggestion he’s in Cardiff now??

I am going to lie down now

Ned the Jacks have no chance

Good news Roger

It's great that we finally have a proper 'manager' with a 'vision' for himself and the club...

I believe we are finally heading out of the dark...

Ned the Jacks have no chance

Good news Roger

It's great that we finally have a proper 'manager' with a 'vision' for himself and the club...

I believe we are finally heading out of the dark...

Absolutely agree Chris but hey, hang on …….. this is Cardiff City so you never know!!!

Ned the Jacks have no chance

Good news Roger

It's great that we finally have a proper 'manager' with a 'vision' for himself and the club...

I believe we are finally heading out of the dark...

It feels like we have someone with high minimum standards Sven. I really like hin already

Panzo has a large sell on clause so a loan may be preference of Forrest if interested parties won't cough up the asking price.

Ned the Jacks have no chance

Good news Roger

It's great that we finally have a proper 'manager' with a 'vision' for himself and the club...

I believe we are finally heading out of the dark...

Absolutely agree Chris but hey, hang on …….. this is Cardiff City so you never know!!!

Indeed, mate. We all know too well...!

I'm very confident that Roger's information is up to date on this thread...

game changer if he signs chuck moore on the table and i think we will be ok

Been an excellent transfer window but Panzo and Moore will take it to another level.

If we sign Moore and Panzo, we can adapt the Gers song to Supertrooper

We’ve got Ugbo, Panzo, Kieffer Moore and Rambo
playing out there in blue
coal we used to hew
and backing on to a ewe

Jonathan Panzo been on Cardiff’s radar for months. Swansea, West Brom, Coventry all explored deals. Still up in air but don’t rule out a full time move from N Forest. Hefty sell on clause been discussed as a potential option as well as loan

Jonathan Panzo been on Cardiff’s radar for months. Swansea, West Brom, Coventry all explored deals. Still up in air but don’t rule out a full time move from N Forest. Hefty sell on clause been discussed as a potential option as well as loan

Spot On Annis - I did update this last week ...But there have been many posters on here who gave this name before .
Not long to find out if we get this one over the line - Bu we need to get in what our manager wanted last month.

Not to be negative but I can't see this one happening at all. Neither Moore being the case too. I hope we sign somebody today and I hope to be proved wrong if it is these two however.

Panzo deal is done. Loan until the end of the season according to some journalist Fraser fletcher on twitter.

Panzo deal is done. Loan until the end of the season according to some journalist Fraser fletcher on twitter.

Exclusive: Jonathan Panzo has agreed move to Cardiff City on loan for the season. Desicion made last night.

Nottingham Forest defender had interest from around Europe and the UK. #cardiffcity #NFFC

just to back up what you said. this signing if 100% confirmed excites me!

Yes looks a done deal fingers crossed

Yes looks a done deal fingers crossed

Cardiff a vibrant Capital City or that Hole, never in doubt even if we can't pay a fee

Defo done

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Cardiff City beat Swansea City to loan signing of Nottingham Forest star Jonathan Panzo
The Bluebirds are set to make the defender their ninth signing of the summer window

Cardiff City have beaten arch rivals Swansea City to the loan signing of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, WalesOnline understands.

The Bluebirds held talks with the 22-year-old centre-half and Erol Bulut was keen to get the signing over the line before Friday's 11pm deadline. You can follow our transfer news live blog here

Panzo is understood to have met the manager at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday evening and the Bluebirds struck a deal with Forest, whose owner Evangelos Marinakis has close ties with Bulut owing to their Olympiacos links.

It is some feat that Cardiff have managed to pull of such a transfer, with Swansea understood to be willing to pay a fee to sign the former England under-21s international. Cardiff are unable to do so owing to the terms of their transfer embargo, which stipulate that they cannot pay a fee for players.

We are told that Panzo really bought into the project Bulut is building at Cardiff and that ultimately sealed the deal. Given Jack Simpson was last night released from his contract, Panzo's pathway into the first team is also a clear pull.

Panzo spent a highly successful year on loan at Coventry last season, helping to steer them to the play-off final, which was ultimately won by Luton Town.

But the defender was a key part of the Sky Blues' campaign, playing 29 games for the Midlands club. Panzo is also left footed, which is a highly sought-after trait when signing centre-back.

It is hoped that Panzo will be available for Cardiff's game against Ipswich Town on Saturday. An announcement is expected imminently.

If that is true then all we will need is land Moore and we would have just about the most perfect of Summer transfer windows EVER, and not even spending and transfer money, however its likely that we have had to pay a higher percentage of wages for loans.

One thing is for sure there will be no relegation battle this season, and just maybe we can turn the table upside down from last year!

His Wiki page now says he plays for Cardiff City

It is great that we have a manager that can really sell his plan to prospective signings.

We really have to get behind him and give him some slack to allow him to blend all these new great signings to become the force he wants them to be. We also should appreciate all the work that has gone on behind the scenes by those at the top and backed him 100%

What a difference this transfer window has been this year, long may it continue.

Cardiff City have beaten arch rivals Swansea City to the loan signing of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, Loan deal done.


1 appearance for Nottingham Forest

Last season 22 appearances for Coventry City on loan

The Bluebirds held talks with the 22-year-old centre-half and Erol Bulut was keen to get the signing over the line before Friday's 11pm deadline. You can follow our transfer news live blog here.

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Just received the official club alert. Great news! #Wales no.1 club

Love how the headline says "Jonathan Panzo Picks the Bluebirds"

Eg a "He's picked us over you" nod to those down the road

"I’m buzzing to be here. I can’t wait to get started.

"I picked CardiffCity because of the Gaffer, the team and I felt like it was an exciting project for sure.

"I want to show the fans what I can do and help the boys shine.”

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This is a brilliant signing.