Omer Riza has confirmed discussions are taking place over a potential move for Peterborough forward Ricky-Jade Jones.

The Posh forward, who can play on the wing or as a striker, has a contract until the end of the season, but Cardiff City are hoping to cut a deal to bring him to the Welsh capital.

Cardiff are finally hoping to address a glaring lack of pace within their squad and the 22-year-old, who was linked with a move to Premier League Newcastle United in the summer, is thought to be one of the fastest players in world football, having been clocked at 22.3mph.

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Jones, who can run the 100m in 10.9 seconds, has 35 goals and 11 assists in 175 Posh appearances and no doubt other teams will be casting their eye over a move. Whether the Bluebirds win that race remains to be seen. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.

"There's been discussions regarding Ricky-Jade Jones and we will see how that progresses," Riza said. "I can't elaborate on deals or players coming in.

"At the moment, all we can say is that the discussions are taking place, obstacles are in the way which we've spoken about previously, which is whether players want to come to our club or whether we can afford to play for our club. Whether it's right for us to bring those players in and whether they'll be impactful. We have to make sure we get that right. But definitely the process has begun for three or four players to come in.

"There's a whole host of players we are looking at, in respect of pace in the top line, creativity and impact. He is one of a list of players we've spoken about."

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Despite a week of the transfer window having already past, Riza hopes movement will start to pick up after this FA Cup weekend.

"The conversations, I'm talking all the time," he added. "The list is there. Discussions regarding players is there. Now it's about waiting for the FA Cup to pass, because some clubs are looking to bring players in, especially in the Premier League, so they are waiting to get players, which then allows you to talk to them about players.

"So you are waiting past that game. Then the other players who could be potential transfers, we are talking about them and things are moving swiftly."

Riza played down links to Liverpool youngster Jayden Danns and Crystal Palace's Malcom Ebiowei.