Here's your round-up of all the latest Cardiff City headlines for Tuesday, September 20.
Morris 'expresses interest' in Cardiff job
Former Chelsea assistant Jody Morris has declared his interest in the vacant Bluebirds role nearly a year after missing out on the job, according to reports.
Morris was previously considered by the City board in light of Mick McCarthy's departure last October, before the club eventually opted for Steve Morison, and was a candidate who seemingly impressed some sections of the City boardroom. Morison, of course, was sacked by City at the weekend following the defeat to Huddersfield Town, a result which leaves City one point above the relegation zone.
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Now, Darren Witcoop, assistant sports editor at WalesOnline's parent company Reach PLC, who used to cover the Bluebirds, has claimed Morris has now expressed an interest in the job once again. He has also said that former Reading boss Veljko Paunovic could also be keen on the post.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris has expressed his interest in the vacant manager’s job at Cardiff. Understand another name planning to throw his hat into the ring at this very early stage is ex-Reading boss Veljko Paunovic. Club in no rush".
Hudson still favourite for manager's post
Mark Hudson remains the bookies' favourite to take over from Steve Morison as Cardiff City's next permanent boss. Attention has swiftly moved to Morison's long-term successor, and it seems Hudson, who is set to take over on an interim basis, is the man being backed by the bookies.
WalesOnline understands Hudson will be handed a chance to impress the Bluebirds hierarchy over the coming weeks, meaning he is likely to be in the box seat when it comes to contenders for the job in the long-term.
Indeed, SkyBet have placed the former Cardiff skipper at 11/8 to be handed the job permanently, while Nathan Jones (4/1) and Sol Bamba (5/1) are also seemingly in the frame.
Odds in full: Mark Hudson 11/8, Nathan Jones 4/1, Sol Bamba 5/1, Jody Morris 7/1, Veljko Paunović 7/1, Craig Bellamy 10/1, Scott Parker 12/1, Lee Bowyer 14/1, Paul Warne 16/1, Sean Dyche 16/1 (odds courtesy of SkyBet and correct at time of publishing).
Bamba being considered
Sol Bamba is among the early contenders to take over as Cardiff City boss. It is understood Bamba's love for the club is still as strong as always and he would likely be interested in taking the reins at Cardiff City Stadium should the Bluebirds opt to embark down that route.
There is clearly some way to go before any firm decisions are made, with the Cardiff Board keen to assess Hudson's credentials before opting on their next move, but that hasn't stopped Bamba and several others being linked with the job. Read more here.
Ramsey opens up on Arsenal exit
Former Cardiff hero Aaron Ramsey has revealed he left Arsenal after the Gunners withdrew a new contract offer just before his exit in 2019.
The Wales midfielder's contract at the Emirates was due to expire, but there was initially a belief the club wanted him to stay in north London. However, he was eventually released, signing for Serie A side Juventus.
Speaking to The Times, the 31-year-old, now at French club Nice, said: "It all happened... I agreed to a contract they proposed. Things went quiet for a few weeks. I was telling my agent, 'let's do it', then all of a sudden the contract was no longer there. So there was nothing to sign or agree.
"It was a difficult start for a few months with Unai [Emery]. As the season was going on, I was playing more and playing really well. Then January came and I had to make a decision whether I carried on and saw what happened or whether I agreed [to sign] somewhere [else]."
However, despite the circumstances around his exit, Ramsey insists there are no hard feelings. "I have no bad words or bad feelings to Arsenal. They are still a massive part of my life and I still look out for them and I am really glad to see them do so well. I always have love for Arsenal and that will never change."
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