The close of the January transfer window is in sight, and time is running out for Cardiff City to strengthen their squad ahead of the second half of the season.
Boss Neil Harris has already predicted a manic week in the Welsh capital, and several names have already come to the fore in the last few days.
One of those names is Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham, whose future at Selhurst Park is looking increasingly uncertain.
The striker has made just six
with reports in the national media suggesting that the Bluebirds are ready to join the growing
What's the latest situation?
Sources close to the player have told WalesOnline that Cardiff are indeed interested in taking the Crystal Palace striker on loan until the end of the season.
However, the strength of City's interest isn't yet clear at this stage, and all the noises suggest that the player's camp are currently weighing up their options ahead of any potential move.
Sheffield Wednesday are also in the mix and have already held talks with Palace over a potential move, while Bristol City and Nottingham Forest have also been mentioned as possible suitors.
At this stage, nothing has been decided, with some sources even claiming that things could run right up to deadline day.
The view from London
Here's how Football.London's Scott Trotter rates the chances of the striker leaving South London this winter.
"From Hodgson's persepective I think he would be happy to loan him out, particularly now they have Cenk Tosun in.
All season, Hodgson has spoken about him getting regular game time and the fact he hasn't had any for a long time being an issue.
"They've struggled for depth up front so I don't know how much Benteke's fitness will play a role in that because he's still coming off the bench at the moment."
