Catch Up: New signings and new deals

Last updated : 29 June 2021 By Michael Morris

Cardiff City have made rookie Arsenal defender Mark McGuiness their second summer signing. BBC Sport

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McGuiness, 20, has signed a three-year deal with the Bluebirds after a decade in the Gunners' youth ranks.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international spent last season on loan at Ipswich Town.

Cardiff boss Mick McCarthy has already added senior Republic international striker James Collins to his squad following his departure from Luton.

McGuiness failed to make a senior appearance for Arsenal, but was a regular for their youth sides, having first signed as a 10-year-old.

He has won four Under-21 caps for his country, including an appearance against Wales in Wrexham in March 2021 where he came up against Cardiff City youngster - and current Wales Euro 2020 squad member - Rubin Colwill.

Fellow Arsenal under-23 players Trae Coyle and Zech Medley, both 20, are also to depart the Premier League club.

Winger Coyle has joined Swiss Super League side FC Lausanne-Sport, while centre-back Medley has signed for KV Oostende in the Belgian top flight.

Arsenal have not disclosed if they received fees for the three academy graduates. 

Cardiff City have signed Crewe Alexandra midfielder Ryan Wintle on a three-year contract. BBC Sport

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Crewe had offered the 24-year-old a new deal but he has instead opted to leave the League One side and join Championship Cardiff as a free agent. 

"I'm buzzing that it's sorted and I'm so happy to be here," Wintle said. 

"I'm all-action, I'd say. I get forward, I get back and hopefully I'll try and be a fans' favourite and do everything that they want from me." 

Wintle joined the Railwaymen from Alsager Town in 2015, making his professional debut at the age of 18. He went on to make 186 appearances in all competitions across six seasons at Gresty Road. 

"I spoke to Perry Ng [the former Crewe captain who joined Cardiff last January] as soon as I found out about the interest and he had a very high regard for this place," Wintle added. 

"When we didn't have a game I watched Cardiff because I was watching Perry. Now I'm here as a player so hopefully we can win games together. 

"I then came down, spoke to the manager [Mick McCarthy], was very happy with what I heard and I couldn't wait to join. 

"I'm one of those players that will wear their heart on their sleeve and hopefully I can repay the faith that he's placed in me."

The club also secured the signings of a number of younger players on their first contracts. Full details here:

Promising Bluebirds sign contracts at CCS | Cardiff (cardiffcityfc.co.uk)