Malky Mackay in Cardiff talks
The Championship club, who parted company with Dave Jones last month after losing out on promotion to the Premier League in the play-offs, tried to lure Alan Shearer, but quickly turned to Hornets manager Mackay. A statement on Cardiff's website read: "Talks are under way with Malky Mackay to become our new manager. The talks began after permission was granted by Watford following our approach."
Ex-Celtic, Norwich and West Ham defender Mackay, 39, has been in charge at Vicarage Road for two seasons.