Everton's Tyrer joins Cardiff as embargo lifted
Harry Tyrer spent time on loan at League One Blackpool last season
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Cardiff City have signed Everton goalkeeper Harry Tyrer for an undisclosed fee after the League One leaders' EFL transfer embargo was lifted.
Tyrer, 24, has signed a deal running until 2029 and becomes Cardiff's first signing of the January transfer window.
Cardiff had been placed under an embargo last week for failing to submit their annual accounts on time.
The Bluebirds maintained an administrative issue had been behind the delay and stressed it would "not impact their January recruitment strategy".
With paperwork now filed, Cardiff were cleared to register players on Friday and swiftly announced the signing of Tyrer, who completed a medical earlier this week.
"I'm honoured to sign for Cardiff City and I can't wait to get going," Tyrer told the club website.
Tyrer will provide competition for current number one Nathan Trott, one of Cardiff's star performers this season following his loan move from Copenhagen.
Boss Brian Barry-Murphy had stated the temporary transfer ban did not cause any concerns for Cardiff, who are bidding to return to the Championship at the first attempt following last season's relegation.
"Brian has been very positive," Tyrer added.
"I've spoken to a few people behind the scenes and they've also spoken about how positive he is. He's told me to come in and work hard. That's what I'm all about."
Tyrer played 42 games during a loan spell at Blackpool last season, having previously played 43 times during another loan stint for Chesterfield.
The Everton academy product leaves the Premier League club without making a senior appearance.
Ethan Horvath is expected to leave Cardiff this month, but Barry-Murphy says Tyrer's arrival will give the Welsh club "real competition" for the goalkeeper's shirt with Trott and Matt Turner also part of his squad.
A left-back could also be on Cardiff's January wish list as they look to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Barry-Murphy's team take on third-placed Bradford City at Valley Parade on Saturday (12:30 GMT).
