Cardiff City have made a formal bid for Shane Maroodza, a 22-year-old Zimbabwean international centre-back who plays for FK Sarajevo. The offer is for £750,000 plus a 20% sell-on clause. It is reported that the Bosnian club is seeking a higher fee of £1 million along with a 25% share of any future sale. Maroodza has a UK passport. A connection between the clubs exists, as Cardiff's owner, Vincent Tan, held a 50% stake in FK Sarajevo until January 1, 2026. Maroodza joined the club in October 2025, has a contract until June 2027, and made 19 league appearances in the 2025/2026 season. He has 5 caps for Zimbabwe, and his current market value is €200k, according to Transfermarkt.