Joe Ledley plays down Cardiff City link

Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley has downplayed speculation linking him with a move back to Cardiff City.

The 26-year-old Wales international left the Bluebirds to join the Old Firm outfit on a free transfer in 2010.

With Cardiff currently pushing for promotion to the Premier League, Ledley has been linked with a move to South Wales, but he has played down the prospect of leaving Parkhead.

"[Cardiff] are certainly looking good for promotion," he told the Daily Record. "They are clear at the top and have an excellent squad. [Manager] Malky Mackay has done a fantastic job.

"I haven't heard anything about a move at the moment so I can only assume it's just paper talk.

"I still have another year with Celtic and I'm happy with the way things have gone as it has been a brilliant season."

Ledley has made 38 appearances for Celtic this season in all competitions.