Cardiff player emerges as transfer target for German club

[Fatty Foggon]

Cardiff City striker Mark Harris has emerged as a transfer target at German club St. Pauli, as per an update from The Sun’s Alan Nixon on Twitter.

Harris, 23, has appeared 19 times in the Championship for the Bluebirds this season, with the vast majority of those outings coming from the bench.

The young forward has chipped in with two goals and an assist so far this season and has primarily been operating on the wings.

St Pauli find themselves in the second-tier of German football and are currently leading the division.

The German outfit are one point clear of Darmstadt in second place and are six points clear of Hamburg.

Born in Swansea, Harris has come through the ranks at Cardiff and has also been capped by Wales at senior level, with all three appearances for the national side coming in 2021.

And with Harris’ contract running until the summer of 2023, it is likely that the Bluebirds will want a fee for the forward if they are to part company midway through the season.


The verdict

Harris is a player who certainly has the ability and the scope to continue improving, and whilst being predominately deployed from the bench this season, he is someone who deserves to be playing regular football.

Given St Pauli’s position in Germany’s second-tier, the club must view Harris as someone who can grow and establish himself in the Bundesliga.

Harris has shown in recent seasons that he has an eye for goal and is a real threat in the attacking third, making it no surprise that he has been attracting interest.

It remains to be seen if any other clubs make it a race for the 23-year-old, as this could spark other clubs in England to cast their eyes over him.

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[City123]

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[blue matt]

why would we sell him, can't be on silly money, only young aswell

[Tuerto]

why would we sell him, can't be on silly money, only young aswell

23, not a bad player. If the club were offered 500,000 he'd be gone.

[Former Labour leader]

He had a decent game yesterday and I can see why Morison starts him ahead of Colwill and Davies. Does lors of running and stretches defences. Like may others I am not 100% convinced of him at this level. Just missing that 'spark', (no pun intended)that bit of class that is needed.

[The Lone Gunman]

Like may others I am not 100% convinced of him at this level.

Harris has almost identical stats to Collins so far this season:

Collins - 10 (+11) appearances, 2 goals
Harris - 9 +(11) appearances, 2 goals

Harris often looks lively. I'd like to see how he'd fare with a better midfield behind him as he often seems to find space for himself.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Harris has almost identical stats to Collins so far this season:

Collins - 10 (+11) appearances, 2 goals
Harris - 9 +(11) appearances, 2 goals

Harris often looks lively. I'd like to see how he'd fare with a better midfield behind him as he often seems to find space for himself.

Harris has great movement. If he stopped getting excited and going a tad early, and was a better finisher he'd score loads with a team that could pass him the ball. He's a decent player at this level.

[Dorcus]

Harris has great movement. If he stopped getting excited and going a tad early, and was a better finisher he'd score loads with a team that could pass him the ball. He's a decent player at this level.

The first part is the easy bit; with practice and coaching he may well become a better all round player.

It's the second part that's the challenge: when are we ever likely to see an improvement in our midfield?