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Cardiff City could hijack Dundee United's plans to bring Dylan Levitt back to Tannadice.

The Bluebirds are reportedly keen on signing the 21-year-old on loan from Manchester United, which could scupper Jack Ross' hopes. Wales international Levitt enjoyed a stunning year in Tayside last season, plundering six goals in 29 games for the Terrors.

United sporting director Tony Asghar revealed the club are in talks with Old Trafford chiefs about a fresh loan deal. New Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is ready to sanction a temporary deal for the youngster, and the Terrors hope to convince the Premier League giants that Levitt's development would be best suited in Scotland. However, Levitt's head could be turned by the chance to play Championship football down south, while also returning to his homeland.

The 12-times capped playmaker is desperate to book his place on the plane to Qatar for the World Cup and knows he must play regular first-team football. Cardiff could prove an attractive proposition but his pathway will likely be decided by Man United.

Asghar hopes Levitt's progress at Dundee United, where he won the club's Player of the Year, could put the Europa Conference League hopefuls in the driving seat for his signature.

He said: “We really liked Dylan last year, we’re still interested and talks are ongoing. He’s just got another year with Manchester United and he’s got a World Cup to aim for, to try and get into the Wales squad.

“Dylan is a player who fits into our system. He is well liked by all of the players and loved by the fans. So yes, we are still trying to see if we can do something there. Jack likes the player. When you bring a new manager in, you have to run the list of targets past him.

“With Jack, I think we know we are on the right track with targets. When you see Levitt and the influence he had, especially in the second half of the season, he is a player we would like at Dundee United.

“But right now, he is a Manchester United player. We are speaking to them and they know our feelings. Dylan is a player we would like to have but it’s going to take United and ourselves to come to an agreement.”