It doesn't taken too much imagination to view Matthews as the next Aaron Ramsey or Chris Gunter with the big clubs offering amounts that Cardiff just couldn't turn down.
Dave Jones though was dismissive of the rumours.
"I will not comment on speculation about my players. First it was Jay Bothroyd going to Aston
"All those players are still here."
Matthews is hoping to be fit to play against Ipswich on Sunday after missing last weeks defeat at Barnsley with an injury picked up while playing for Wales U21's.