Cardiff City are looking to agree a new deal with manager Erol Bulut after Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan authorised contract talks.
Cardiff have opened discussions with Bulut, whose current deal expires at the end of the season.
Bulut signed a one-year contract when he took charge last June and has enjoyed a positive first campaign in Wales, leading a Cardiff side who finished one place above the Championship relegation zone last season to a comfortable mid-table finish.
The fact that Malaysian-based owner Tan has sanctioned contract negotiations is hugely significant, as he has the final say on such decisions.
It now seems a question of whether Cardiff can provide Bulut, 49, with assurances over the club’s future plans.
Discussions are expected to be concluded one way or the other this week.
They are likely to revolve around what backing Bulut will receive in the transfer market this summer as well as possible off-the-field changes.
Cardiff were only able to sign players on loan or free transfers in last summer’s transfer window because of an EFL embargo.
In January 2024, he had limited funds to play with because of profit and stability rules.
Speaking after Saturday’s 4-1 Championship home defeat by Middlesbrough, Bulut said he hoped for “a positive outcome for both sides” amid ongoing uncertainty over his future.