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Midfielder Raheem Conte has signed a new one-year contract with Cardiff City, with an option for a further year.

The 21-year-old joined the Bluebirds in August 2022, having previously played in Queens Park Rangers' youth set-up.

Conte made his Cardiff debut in the 2-1 victory over Southampton in April and ended last season with three Championship appearances.

"I'm very pleased. On the back of last season and the momentum I had, I just want to take that into the new season," Conte told the club's website.

"When I made my debut, it was surprising the way that I took it into my stride to be honest.

"Everyone was supporting me and when I came on, I felt like I had to make an impression and I feel like I did well."

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Cardiff City have signed winger Chris Willock from Championship rivals Queens Park Rangers.

The 26-year-old becomes the Bluebirds' first summer signing after agreeing a three-year deal.

The former Arsenal youth player joins on a free transfer having been out of contract following four years at Loftus Road.

"The club [have] really convinced me with the project going forward, I think it suits me," Willock told Cardiff's website.

"I spoke to the manager and he has told me the ideas that he has for me and the team."

He added: "Cardiff are always a difficult team to play against. I’ve faced [them] a few times and I think I can offer a lot here.

"I like to get on the ball as much as possible, make things happen, run at players, score and create goals."

London-born Willock, who represented England from under-16 level to the under-20s, had three years in Portugal playing for Benfica.

He also had loans spells with Huddersfield Town and West Bromwich Albion before joining QPR in 2020, where he made 140 appearances and scored 20 goals.

Brother Joe is a midfielder with Premier League side Newcastle United, while his other brother Matt was on the books of Salford until 2022 and represented the Montserrat national team.

“I know a few players from playing against them [and] from my time at Arsenal, I know Aaron Ramsey," Willock added.

"When I was a young kid, I went to train with the first team. Of course, he’s a top player, had a great career which speaks for itself and I can learn from him.

“Over the summer, I’ve been training myself and have had a few training camps, so I’ve been keeping myself ticking over. I feel like I’m in good shape and can only get better from here.”

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut is keen to make further additions to his attacking resources, though he has also targeted former Aston Villa defender Callum Chambers.

The club are hopeful of completing more signings before they a training camp in Austria later this month.

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Cardiff City have completed the signing of Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Kanga on a season-long loan.

The French-born 27-year-old joins the Championship side from German Bundesliga 2 club Hertha Berlin.

Kanga was also out on loan last season in Belgium's Pro League with Standard Liege, where he scored 12 goals in 32 appearances.

"I feel very happy to be here. I know all about Cardiff City already. We want to get this club back up the league," said Kanga.

"I've enjoyed being in the stadium already. You can feel something special around it. I can't wait now to play in front of our fans."

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut said: "He has got a bit of everything as a forward. He works hard and can finish. He has a lot of quality.

"We needed more in that position this season. We were excited by what he showed last term in Belgium and believe as coaches we can help him get even better.

"He knows what he must deliver as part of our team. We hope he can score and assist a lot of goals."

Kanga is the Championship club's third recruit of the summer window, following the additions of former Queens Park Rangers forward Chris Willock and ex-Arsenal and Aston Villa defender Calum Chambers.

Cardiff are hopeful of adding further players to their squad in the next few days.

Cardiff City are set to sign former Aston Villa and Everton winger Anwar El Ghazi.

The Netherlands international is having a medical with the Championship club on Wednesday and is expected to be confirmed as a Bluebirds player within 24 hours.

El Ghazi, 29, is a free agent having had his contract terminated by Bundesliga club Mainz last autumn over a social media post referencing the conflict in Gaza.

Last month a German court ruled El Ghazi was unfairly dismissed by the German club.

Born in the Netherlands, El Ghazi is also qualified for Morocco, but opted to represent the Dutch on the advice of Cristiano Ronaldo. He has two full international caps.

El Ghazi began his club career with Ajax before joining French side Lille in a deal worth more than £6m in 2017.

El Ghazi joined Villa on loan in 2018 before the deal was made permanent, scoring 20 goals in 102 league appearances for the Midlands club.

He was loaned to Everton in January 2022, making only two appearances before returning to the Netherlands to join PSV Eindhoven and then switching to Mainz last September, signing a two-year contract.

Due to his dispute with Mainz, El Ghazi played only four games last season and has not had a competitive outing since 6 October, 2023.

Cardiff will be able to sign the player when his settlement on departure from Mainz is finalised.

His arrival follows the signing of Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Kanga, who has joined on a season long loan.

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Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson has joined Cardiff City on a four-year contract.

The agreed deal for the Australia international could rise to £3m.

Robertson, 21, had his medical on Monday and has become Championship club Cardiff's fifth signing of the summer.

Cardiff saw off competition from newly promoted Championship side Portsmouth to sign the Scottish-born player.

Robertson is the nephew of former Cardiff player Gavin Rae, who spent four years with Cardiff between 2007-11.

Robertson, who used to wear Bluebirds kit as a child, told the club website: “He [Rae] told me a lot of good things about the city and the club.

"Going forward in my career now, this feels like the right place to be. I'm buzzing. It's been a few weeks coming. I'm so glad it is over the line."

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut added: "We're delighted Alex is here.

"There were six other clubs that were in for him, which shows what a talent he is. We had a meeting 10 days ago and explained our goals for the club and for Alex. Our hopes and plans were aligned.

"Alex can deliver a lot. He's got quality. He’s technically very good with a great work rate and can add to what we already have. We now have a great mix of youth and experience in the midfield."

Robertson was entering the final year of his contract at the Premier League champions.

Cardiff were optimistic of signing Robertson last week, when Bulut said he was an "interesting" player.

But Portsmouth were very keen to attract the player back to Fratton Park, where he had a successful loan season in 2023-24, making 23 appearances and scoring a goal before injury ended his season in January.

Roberton's acquisition will mean Bulut has strengthened Cardiff's midfield after adding defender Callum Chambers.

Bulut has also added to his attacking resources by recruiting Chris Willock, Anwar El Ghazi and Ivorian striker Wilfried Kanga on loan from Hertha BSC.

The Bluebirds still have an interest in signing Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer, but are reportedly facing competition from Championship rivals Hull City.

Cardiff must also deal with a triple injury blow having suffered lengthy pre-season injuries to strikers Isaak Davies and Kion Etete and left back Jamilu Collins.

Bulut has estimated that Davies will miss four months, Etete three months and Collins will be out for six to eight weeks.

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Cardiff City have signed Cercle Brugge centre-back Jesper Daland for an undisclosed fee which is thought to be around £3.5m.

The 24-year-old has agreed what Cardiff say is an "initial" four-year deal and becomes manager Erol Bulut’s sixth new addition of the summer.

The former Norway Under-21 international arrives as Luton Town look to complete a move for Cardiff’s Mark McGuinness.

Bulut said: “We tried to get him in January, but it was not possible because the club would not let him go. He is a great defender, but also with the ball in the build-up, he will help us a lot.

“He can play from the left side and use both feet, which is very important for us. The fans will enjoy him.”

Daland completed his medical on Monday and arrives in Wales after three years in Belgian football, where he made 118 appearances and scored four goals.

The deal is subject to international clearance but Daland is expected to be available for Sunday’s south Wales derby fixture against Swansea City.

“I'm ready to go. I've played a few games already this season. I'm very excited and looking forward to the journey ahead," Daland said.

“I've heard a lot about what will hopefully be my first game. It's a real derby. I can't ask for a better game to start. I'm looking forward to the atmosphere.

“Obviously, the game is special for the fans and for everyone here. I'll do everything I can for this club.”

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