Welsh Player News 26th May (Premier League, Championship)

Aston Villa are considering signing Adam Matthews from Cardiff City to replace Luke Young, who was mostly kept out of the team by a centre back.

Craig Bellamy could be moving to Germany, having attracted the attention of 2009 Champions Wolfsburg and Steve McClaren’s new club Hamburg. One place the Mirror doesn’t think he’ll be going is Tottenham Hotspur – apparently he doesn’t want to return to London. As long as he returns for the England v Wales qualifier, I don’t really mind.

Ryan Shawcross has possibly attracted the attention of Tottenham Hotspur but it’s hard to tell as the Guardian’s transfer rumours are on the spoofy side. But it would be lovely if he went to Tottenham and Gareth Bale told him how lovely it was playing for Wales.

Cardiff City are said to be planning on offering Joe Ledley an improved deal. Joe has rejected all previous deals and has already said he wants to play in the Premier League next season.

But if Joe does want to play in the Premier League, Everton will apparently offer up to £6 million. I’m not quite sure how this works out as Joe is out of contract with Cardiff City although they will be entitled to compensation if he moves to another team in the English league system.