Top10 - Number 2: Scott Sinclair (Manchester City)

The 24-year-old has become somewhat of a laughing stock over the last year as his 'dream' move to Manchester City has fallen to pieces. He has yet to play an entire 90 minutes for the Citizens and has failed to do anything with the minimum time he has been allowed on the field.

However, when the nippy winger was at Swansea he was a massive reason they were promoted to the Premier League in the first place, and then in the Swans staying up.

Whether or not Sinclair would accept a move to Cardiff or indeed whether the fans would accept him after his spell with Swansea is another matter, but he certainly has the ability.

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Top10 - Number 3: Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)

This is another long shot, but should the Bluebirds hand out the £9m that this man is apparently valued at then it could prove to be a very wise decision indeed.

The little Spanish striker is wanted by Welsh rivals Swansea, but considering next season will be their third in the English topflight then this battle could turn a little one-sided.

The 25-year-old has scored 10 goals in La Liga this season for Celta Vigo and made a further 60 chances for his colleagues, a result of his determination and willingness to work the flanks.

His temperament could hinder a move to the Premier League, though, as he has been known to lash out at opponents. He received a straight red card in March for a head butt against fierce rivals Deportivo La Coruna. 

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Top10 - Number 4: Park Ji Sung (QPR)

The former Manchester United man must be cursing his luck right now. After switching from one of the biggest clubs in the world to a ship which looked to be building something special, he now finds himself in a capsized canoe sinking to the Championship.

There is no doubting his abilities nor his workrate, and his experience at the top of the game could be invaluable to Cardiff should they set out for his signature.

The 32-year-old will have a big decision to make as his next move is likely to be his last. Whether he would be inviting to a move to a side expected to be struggling to retain their topflight status is something that only he, and probably his agent, can answer at present.

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Top10 - Number 5: Darren Bent (Aston Villa)

The former Ipswich, Charlton, Spurs and Sunderland forward is having a miserable time with Aston Villa at present, finding himself rock bottom of any sort of pecking order they have at Villa Park. For one reason or another, Paul Lambert is not a fan of the striker and has heavily relied upon Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann to maintain the Premier League survival.

In his bit-part campaign, Bent has scored two goals (both in September of last year) and has been forced to watch the action from a seat on the bench.

There is a goalscorer in him ready to pounce, but unfortunately the longer he is left to rust on the sidlelines at Villa the less chance there is that we will ever see that side of Darren Bent again. Should Cardiff make an offer in the summer then they can expect whippet-like speeds, a downpour of goals and someone who can create chances for teammates.

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Top10 - Number 6: Phil Neville (Everton)

The Everton skipper announced that the club would not be offering him a new deal at the end of the season, leaving him free to search for a new challenge away from Merseyside. He has made it clear that he wants at least another season in the Premier League before he turns his hand to management, and a move to the Welsh capital could be perfect for all involved.

Now at 36 and with over 500 Premier League games under his belt with Everton and Manchester United, Neville will be looking to share his experience and start planning his coaching career.

There will be no club in next year's league table that will need it more than Cardiff, and I am positive that Malkay McKay will be interested in securing his services on a short term deal.

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Top10 - Number 7: Adam Le Fondre (Reading)

Whilst Reading have already lost their status as a Premier League club for next season, there has been a few individual performances from their player to suggest they are able enough for another crack.

One of those players is Adam 'Alf' Le Fondre.  He has carved a reputation as being a 'super sub' after scoring the majority of his 10 goals coming off the bench. The 26-year-old will be on plenty of topflight radars in the summer, and with only two years on his Reading contract you would expect there to be offers made one way or another.

Le Fondre is a composed, clinical figure in front of goal and has already proved that he can score goals at the highest level of English football and Cardiff could do a lot, lot worse.

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Top10 - Number 8: Jonny Williams (Crystal Palace)

Another Welshman now in the shape of Crystal Palace's Jonathan Williams. The 19-year-old has been remarkable this season and is expected to make the jump to the Premier League. Already a full Wales international, the majority of Cardiff supporters will know exactly what the teenager can do with a ball at his feet and will be urging Malkay McKay to show in an interest in him.

With Crystal Palace's stuttering form of late, backroom unrest and the fact that their talisman Wilfried Zaha is leaving to start his career with Manchester United very soon, Williams could be tempted away Selhurst Park this summer.

Although he is likely to cost a hefty sum, he could prove to be worth every penny.

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Top10 - Number 9: Bobby Zamora (QPR)

With Queens Park Rangers now confirmed as relegated, the foors at Loftus Road will surely be expecting a mass exodus of playing staff. One of those who are unlikely to accept the Championship is Bobby Zamora, who has worked so hard to establish himself as a topflight player.

Since making a name for himself with Brighton and Hove Albion in the lower leagues, Zamora has represented Tottenham, West Ham, Fulham and QPR in the Premier League. His bullish approach to the game has allowed him to score goals wherever he has been and he has amassed four in his few games this season.

Should the Bluebirds be able tempt the 32-year-old north of the Capital then their striking options would instantly look enough for them to survive their debut season in the Premier League.

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Top10 - Number 10: Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)

Okay, this may be a little farfetched, but bear with me. The stalward Manchester United winger has gone on record saying that he would be honoured to finish his career as a player of his hometown club - Cardiff City.

The Welshman has always publicised him affection for the Bluebirds, and now that they have made the jump to the Premier League and Giggs slowly winding down his playing days, the opportunity has never been greater.

Giggs would offer heap loads of experience to Malkay McKay's men should the audacious move ever transpire.  The 39-year-old won his 13th Premier League trophy this season with Manchester United, adding to his eight Community Shields,  four FA Cups, four League Cups, two Champions League trophies, one Super Cup, one Intercontinental Cup, and one FIFA Club World Cup.

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Top5 - Number 1: Scott Sinclair

Games: 11

Goals: 0

Shot Accuracy: 25%

Pass Accuracy: 79%

Chances Created: 1

Average Duel Success: 25%

We all knew what would happen when the Etihad side secured the services of Swansea hotshot Scott Sinclair, and the sceptics amongst us have been proved firmly correct. Roberto Mancini has overlooked Sinclair completely in his squad selections this campaign and he has made just 11 appearances in the league - mostly as a substitute.

The winger was brilliant at the Liberty Stadium and we all had our fingers crossed that he would stay in Wales and continue his scorching form. However, as we all know in football - money talks, and he quickly made the switch to Manchester.

Waste.

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