Cardiff seek to head off United and Arsenal interest in starlet Matthews

Cardiff have opened contract talks with Manchester United and Arsenal target Adam Matthews. They want to tie down the £4million-rated left back, 18 this week, with a new double-your-money deal. Talks: Adam Matthews (right) Derby have signed Scot Russell Anderson, 31, until the end of the season after the defender was released by Sunderland. Coventry manager Chris Coleman labelled Southampton 'childish and disrespectful' after they scrapped a bid to sign Elliott Ward at the 11th hour. Coleman said: 'It was solely down to Southampton, who have acted really poorly. To come out with excuses is childish and we've all been around the block enough times to know it's nonsense.' Portsmouth and Celtic are weighing up moves for 6ft 2in Nigeria powerhouse Michael Eneramo, 24, who plays for Esperance in Tunisia.  The joy of Cesc: 'More mature' Fabregas returns to buoy WengerMan United boss Ferguson hopeful striker Berbatov can avoid surgeryCSKA winger Krasic seeks United or Arsenal move after snubbing Manchester City  

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