Ramsey expects interest in Cardiff striker Salech

Cardiff City are bracing themselves for interest in striker Yousef Salech as they prepare for life in League One, says caretaker manager Aaron Ramsey.

Salech has been a rare bright spark in a wretched season for the Bluebirds, who finished bottom of the Championship table following Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Norwich City.

The 6ft 5in striker scored both Cardiff goals at Carrow Road, taking his total to nine from 22 appearances in all competitions since his move from Swedish side Sirius in January.

The fee was undisclosed but believed to be between £3m and £4m, and Cardiff would hope to make a profit on the 23-year-old should he leave this summer.

"There's always going to be interest in players of his quality," said Ramsey.

"That's part of football. He showed again what he's capable of doing. He's a fantastic player and he's only going to get better.

"Some of the goals he's scored and it's not just that, it's what he does off the ball, that effort he puts in is not to be sniffed at. He's a serious player who's only going to get better."

Relegation will come at a significant financial cost for Cardiff, who will lose much of their income from broadcast deals and sponsors.

That could make it harder for them to reject offers from higher-placed clubs should any come in for Salech, but Ramsey hopes he will stay.

"We always want to keep our best players and he's no different," the Wales captain added.

"There's a few things that need to be addressed over the coming weeks and hopefully that will give some clarity to everyone – players, staff, fans, everyone. That's the next step."