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Cardiff City boss Warnock reveals Jagielka’s role in Niasse’s signing

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has explained how Everton defender Phil Jagielka’s advice helped in Oumar Niasse’s signing.

On Friday, the Senegal international completed a loan move to the Welsh side from the Toffees and made his debut in Cardiff’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle United on Saturday.

The Bluebirds are in danger of relegation at the end of the season and needed a player that will immediately fit into their plan.

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And after making enquiry from the 36-year-old defender, the English tactician disclosed it was easy to make a decision on the forward.