Stockport defender Ashley Williams is set to make his debut for Wales in midweek, and could soon be making a move to either Cardiff or Swansea.Williams is on the brink of a remarkable transformation in his football career.

The 23-year-old has been the centre of considerable transfer speculation this week as the end of the loan period deadline gets closer.

There could even be a move developing while Williams prepares for his international debut in Wednesday's friendly in Luxembourg.

Wolverhampton-born and released by West Brom as a youngster, Williams spent two years with non-league Hednesford before Stockport gave him the chance to force his way back into the professional game.

Wales boss John Toshack has been monitoring his progress this season and has now included him in his senior squad for the first time.

Williams flew out to Luxembourg with his new international colleagues on Tuesday, with his club future also up in the air.

He said: "It's not often players from League Two get international football, so I am really looking forward to this opportunity.

"But I know there are a few people interested in me. I believe Stockport are talking to some clubs, including Swansea and Cardiff.

"All I aim to do is play well for Wales if I get the chance, enjoy the experience and leave everyone else to decide my future.

"I just want to play as high as I can go, obviously I would relish something like that. But Stockport have been great with me, I want to do my best to get them promotion.

"I will weigh up my options, Swansea and Cardiff are big clubs and both have shown an interest."

He added: "But I'm happy at Stockport, I am not desperate to leave but I want to play at a higher level. The gaffer (Jim Gannon) understands that, although he wants me to stay.

"We have had a lot of chats and he understands my position and knows what I want from my career. But I just have to keep doing my best and let others work the rest out.

"International football was not on my radar a couple of years ago. I was relegated with Stockport and things were not enjoyable.

"But the gaffer has turned it around and I am enjoying my football a lot more now.

"And now with this chance for Wales, all I want to do is be part of it and progress on both fronts with my club football and Wales.

"I only found out about my call-up when my girlfriend saw it on TV and texted me. It has been a rumour for a while, so now I can't wait.

"My grand-dad was born in the Rhondda, and I've always considered myself as Welsh. I had no hesitation when I heard there was a chance.

"Stockport have been going well, and we are in with a good chance of promotion. I hope we all get what we want."

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