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Aron Gunnarsson is not looking to quit Cardiff City – and is ready to discuss a new Bluebirds deal.

The Iceland star was one of the success stories of last season under manager Neil Warnock with his form seeing him pick up the club’s player of the year prizes.

And it has seen him linked with moves abroad this summer, with Israeli giants Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly prepared to offer him a big wage bump to link up with Jordi Cruyff’s side, while Polish champions Legia Warsaw are also said to have a firm interest in 28-year-old.

Cardiff are not thought to be considering selling Gunnarsson, who has one year left on his current contract, with Bluebirds boss Warnock having praised the performances of a player he calls his ‘Viking warrior’.

And now the long-term representative of the Euro 2016 hero has denied there have been talks with foreign clubs about potential deals – and that Gunnarsson remains happy in South Wales.

Agent Jerry de Koning told WalesOnline that there had been no discussions with the clubs mentioned about Gunnarsson and that the midfielder was looking forward to the new season, adding: “He is very happy at the club.”

However, he admitted there have yet to be any talks about a new contract at Cardiff.

Gunnarsson, who is currently on honeymoon following his recent wedding in Reykjavik, joined the Bluebirds on a Bosman from Coventry six years ago, the departure of Peter Whittingham this summer making him the club’s longest serving player.

He penned his last contract in June 2015 that ties him to Cardiff City Stadium until next summer.

Cardiff have already begun talks with Sol Bamba, who also has 12 months left on his deal, while agreeing an extension for Lee Peltier.

And Gunnarsson would be open to starting similar talks when he returns to South Wales ahead of pre-season, with de Koning saying: “We will see what happens with it. No-one has spoken about it yet, but it is early and people are on holiday.”

Gunnarsson has made close to 250 appearances for Cardiff, scoring twice last season with Warnock admitting he was hoping to see the 70-cap international have a more advanced role next term as the club seek a push towards the play-offs.