Cardiff City are ready to beat rivals Swansea City to Bordeaux midfielder Younousse Sankhare, according to reports.
The Senegal international had been linked to a host of British clubs last week , with Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest mentioned alongside the Bluebirds and Swans.
However, fresh reports suggest that Neil Warnock is ready to make a move for the 29-year-old.
TEAMtalk report that the Blubeirds are in pole position to land the central midfielder.
Sankhare has won seven caps for Senegal, but has also represented France at under-19 and under-21 level.
Having had spells with French clubs PSG, Dijon, Guingamp and Lille, he joined Bordeaux where he helped the club reach the Europea League.
However, it now appears his time in France is set to come to an end - with Bordeaux looking to cash in on a player who could bring them around £4.5m in this market.
