Cardiff sign Norwegian defender Daland

Cardiff City person signed Cercle Brugge centre-back Jesper Daland for an undisclosed interest which is thought to beryllium astir £3.5m.

The 24-year-old has agreed what Cardiff opportunity is an "initial" four-year woody and becomes head Erol Bulut’s sixth caller summation of nan summer.

The erstwhile Norway Under-21 world arrives arsenic Luton Town look to complete a move for Cardiff’s Mark McGuinness.

Bulut said: “We tried to get him successful January, but it was not imaginable because nan nine would not fto him go. He is simply a awesome defender, but besides pinch nan shot successful nan build-up, he will thief america a lot.

“He tin play from nan near broadside and usage some feet, which is very important for us. The fans will bask him.”

Daland completed his aesculapian connected Monday and arrives successful Wales aft 3 years successful Belgian football, wherever he made 118 appearances and scored 4 goals.

The woody is taxable to world clearance but Daland is expected to beryllium disposable for Sunday’s southbound Wales derby fixture against Swansea City.

“I'm fresh to go. I've played a fewer games already this season. I'm very excited and looking guardant to nan travel ahead," Daland said.

“I've heard a batch astir what will hopefully beryllium my first game. It's a existent derby. I can't inquire for a amended crippled to start. I'm looking guardant to nan atmosphere.

“Obviously, nan crippled is typical for nan fans and for everyone here. I'll do everything I tin for this club.”

Cardiff, who person besides signed defender Calum Chambers from Aston Villa this summer, are besides targeting a move for Manchester United youngster Will Fish.