Sources: Championship sides chase deal for Cardiff City star
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Credit: Imago Thu 16 April 2026 7:00, UK Nathan Trott is a target for a number of Championship clubs in this summer’s transfer window after impressing at Cardiff City, sources have told Football Insider.The 27-year-old goalkeeper is currently on loan at the League One side from FC Copenhagen, and while the Bluebirds have an option to make the move permanent, it is proving difficult to get a deal agreed.This news and Trott’s outstanding form has alerted several Championship clubs who are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping options for next season.The former West Ham man has been instrumental in Cardiff’s push for promotion from League One.So far this campaign, he has played 39 matches, keeping 15 clear sheets as Cardiff near an instant return to the Championship.Who is Nathan Trott?Trott is a Bermuda-born goalkeeper who has had an interesting career to date. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES After joining West Ham United’s academy in 2016, he only ever made one first-team appearance for the club, coming on as a substitute in their 4-0 FA Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers in 2021.Nathan Trott fact fileAge27Place of birthBermudaPositions GoalkeeperClubs played forWest Ham United, AFC Wimbledon (loan), Nancy (loan), Vejle Boldklub (loan)Current clubCardiff City (on loan from FC Coppenhagen)HonoursDanish 1st Division x1, Danish Superliga x1, Danish Cup x1Trott has had a successful careet to dateInstead, he spent most of his time out on loan, playing for AFC Wimbledon, Nancy and Danish side Vejle Boldklub.He impressed enough at the latter side to earn a permanent move to FC Copenhagen in 2024, where he made 29 first-team appearances last season, including 10 in the Conference League.In the summer, he made a switch to Cardiff City, where he has been a key player in their promotion push back to the Championship.How good is Trott?According to Fotmob on 15 April, Trott has proven himself to be a solid goalkeeper in the English third tier.Per 90 minutes, he is averaging 2.26 saves, a 68.8 save percentage, a -0.01 goals prevented rate and 0.38 clean sheets.On top of this, he is also good with his feet, completing 65.1 per cent of his passes and 32.2 per cent of his long balls.Nathan Trott’s League One stats this seasonPer 90 minutesSaves 2.26Save percentage68.8%Goals prevented-0.01Clean sheets0.38Passing completion65.1%Long-range passing completion32.2%Trott has impressed this season at CardiffAs a result, it is clear that Trott is a capable goalkeeper, and his stats indicate that he could make the step up to the Championship.However, it remains to be seen if anyone will be able to secure his signature in the upcoming summer transfer window. ⚽ League One Insider Access Direct access to our dedicated League One hubs: 24/7 intelligence from boardroom to dugout