David Young has said that he expects Andy Powell to be at pre-season training on Monday despite reports of the player's exit from Cardiff Blues.

The international number eight was this week linked with a move to Agen while other recent reports have paired the 2009 British & Irish Lion to rugby league side the Celtic Crusaders.

2009/10 was a season of highs and lows for Powell as selection for the tour to South Africa was followed up by him seemingly being cast aside by Wales due to his antics on a golf buggy during the Six Nations Championship period.

But amid rumours of the forward's exit from Cardiff City Stadium, Director of Rugby Young has said he expects Powell to remain a Blue in 2010/11.

"We have heard nothing from Andy's agent, Andy himself or any prospective club about him leaving," said Young, speaking to the Western Mail.

"Until we do, he is a Blues player and will be expected to do all the things every other Blues player has to do. I expect to see him in training on Monday morning."