Despite going into the day with a striker and winger identified as the main priorities — with a full-back also being considered — Cardiff did not make a single first-team signing.
There had been plenty of expectation that Brian Barry-Murphy's squad would be strengthened, particularly after the manager had indicated that there was still more business to come. But ultimately, no incoming deal materialised before the 11pm deadline.
20-year-old winger Tanatswa Nyakuhwa returning to Newport County on loan. He spent the second half of last season there and made seven appearances.
Midfielder Eli King made a late, permanent transfer to Gillingham. The move confirmed just before 11pm.
I hope that inactivity is not a throttling of funds or ambition by the board. BB-M is the best thing to happen to Cardiff City in years and those in charge should be helping not hindering.
