Cardiff City and Millwall eye transfer for player that West Brom previously chased By Bethany Patrick Published Aug 30, 2026, 9:58 AM GMT+1 Bethany Patrick is a football writer based in Manchester, UK. Her work focuses on the EFL, with particular interest in football governance, supporter culture, and fan experience and access. Bethany is a director of the award-winning Sheffield Wednesday Women’s Supporters Group, where she works on fan engagement, strategy and campaigns for greater inclusion across the game. She regularly represents supporters in governance spaces across Europe, including government panels and discussions around football regulation and the supporter's voice. She has previously worked as a researcher for The Stretford Paddock and is a regular contributor to The Wednesday Week . Sign in to your Football League World account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Cardiff City and Millwall have reportedly joined the race to sign Montpellier winger Yanis Issoufou. West Bromwich Albion had previously shown an interest in the 19-year-old this summer, but their focus has since shifted towards other areas of the squad. According to Sky Sports ' Lyall Thomas and Ali Silk, both Millwall and Cardiff are now looking at Issoufou as they consider their options ahead of the final stages of the transfer window. The France youth international has made an encouraging start to the Ligue 2 campaign, scoring once in four appearances for Montpellier, and his availability has attracted attention from clubs in England. Cardiff City and Millwall target Yanis Issoufou after West Brom crash out of transfer race Action Images Issoufou is a product of the Montpellier academy, having joined the club from Nimes in 2022 before signing his first professional contract a year later. The forward made his first-team debut in October 2023, coming off the bench in a 2-0 Ligue 1 defeat to Nantes. He was just 16 years and 359 days old at the time, making him Montpellier's youngest-ever debutant in France's top flight. Yanis Issoufou’s career so far (via FotMob ) Year Club Appearances (Goals) 2023- Montpellier B 22 (5) 2023- Montpellier 31 (5) His development has continued since then, and he now appears to be attracting serious interest from the Championship. The environment at either potential destination would be markedly different. Cardiff are adjusting to life in the second tier after winning promotion from League One last season. Brian Barry-Murphy is still building a squad capable of handling the demands of Championship football. Millwall , by contrast, have spent successive seasons knocking on the door of the Premier League and are expected to be pushing towards promotion again this campaign. A move to The Den could therefore place Issoufou in a more immediately competitive environment - while Cardiff may offer him the chance to develop alongside a club still finding its feet at this level. Cardiff City’s transfer plans ahead of Tuesday deadline Action Images Barry-Murphy has made no secret of his desire to strengthen further before Tuesday's 11pm deadline. Speaking after Cardiff's 2-2 draw with Sheffield United on Saturday, the manager said he was confident more deals could happen before the window closes. "I feel confident [more deals will happen]," Barry-Murphy said. "We've been pretty consistent, we want to improve the squad." Issoufou could be a realistic alternative to Amario Cozier-Duberry, who is being pursued by seven clubs, including Cardiff, ahead of the deadlin, with the Bluebirds desperately chasing more wide options ahead of deadlone day. Issoufou would represent a youthful addition to a Cardiff attack that has already been strengthened this summer, although the club's interest is yet to develop into a confirmed bid. The Bluebirds currently sit 13th in the Championship after three matches, having drawn all three of their league fixtures, and will be looking to add to a squad already capable of competing comfortably in the second tier. Related New Liverpool, Ismaila Sarr update may concern Millwall Liverpool's pursuit of Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr may detriment Millwall's hopes of keeping hold of Femi Azeez Posts By James Pennington West Brom turn attention away from Issoufou Action Images West Brom's interest in Issoufou now appears to have cooled, despite the Baggies previously considering a move for the Montpellier attacker. The club have instead prioritised strengthening at centre-back, with their defensive options reduced following Bielik's move to Cardiff earlier this week. James Morrison remarked he was ‘hopeful’ of a good end to the transfer window , ahead of this weekend’s fixtures. West Brom currently have Nat Phillips, Chris Mepham and captain George Campbell as their senior centre-back options, while summer arrival Carter Pinnington is viewed as a development player at present. That has made defensive reinforcements the priority for Morrison with the deadline approaching. 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