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Bluebirds joy as Ledley stays

02 Sep 2008 - 15:17:57

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Cardiff City chairman Peter Ridsdale has confirmed that the club rejected a £6million offer from Stoke City for Wales international Joe Ledley on transfer deadline day.

The Potters eventually turned their attention towards Sheffield United midfielder Michael Tonge after being thwarted in their attempt to bring Ledley to the Britannia Stadium.

Ridsdale told the Western Mail: "I spoke to Joe Ledley at length on Monday and assured him he will play in the Premiership.

"Joe's still only 21 years old and we're working hard with our manager, Dave Jones, to build a squad to take this club to the top level.

"Joe's an integral part of those plans and now we must do everything possible to make sure he's able to play in the Premiership for Cardiff City."