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Cardiff City have completed the signing of QPR star Tommy Smith this morning.

The Bluebirds have landed their man in a £300,000 deal that makes him manager Malky Mackay’s eighth signing of the summer.

The former Watford player has signed a three-year deal at Cardiff City Stadium and will be available for selection against Bristol City this weekend.

Mackay declared himself delighted with his latest acquisition and revealed he tried to sign Smith in January last season.

“He is one of those players who can play up front, out left, in midfield or up top.

“He’s got guile, can manipulate the ball well and is experienced.

“I tried to get him in January and I’m delighted to have him now.

"He will improve our squad. He is a quality footballer.

"We have brought in eight new signings and it's true we could need more cover for injuries or suspensions.

"There are no more players coming in right now, but we may look at the loan market at some stage.

"We will always stay in touch on who is or may become available and make any decisions needed as things change."

Smith made 17 Premier League appearances for QPR last season, scoring two goals. He has cost fees totalling £4m-plus in his career.

Mackay’s swoop for Smith means City have spent £5.8m on transfer fees this summer.

Kim Bo-Kyung and Jordon Mutch cost £2m each, Etien Velikonja was a £1m buy from NK Maribor and Matt Connolly a £500,000 capture from QPR.

Goalkeeper Joe Lewis, Heidar Helguson and Craig Bellamy, signed on free transfers, taking the number of signings to eight.

That almost certainly marks the end of City’s business on bringing in new players before the end of the August transfer window.

South Korean Kim will fly into the UK tomorrow after finally gaining international clearance. He is set to make his Cardiff debut against Wolves a week on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Jordon Mutch is still struggling with a foot injury picked up against Brighton in midweek and could miss out against Bristol City.