Image:Whittingham: A key member of Mackay's Cardiff squad
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has insisted Peter Whittingham remains central to his plans.
Cardiff boss determined to keep midfielder
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has insisted Peter Whittingham remains central to his plans following speculation over the midfielder's future.
Whittingham has two years still to go on his Bluebirds contract but has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.
Premier League new boys Norwich have been credited with an interest, while Championship rivals Leicester and Portsmouth are also reported to be keen.
Mackay can understand the transfer talk but has no intention of letting the 26-year-old former Aston Villa player leave.
"Peter Whittingham is a fantastic player and someone I admire," Mackay said in the Daily Star.
"Why would other clubs not look at him?
"But he's a Cardiff City player and he is staying as a Cardiff player.
"He is central to my plans."
