Eidur: I'm going nowhere

Eidur Gudjohnsen today reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea in the face of further speculation that he will leave the club in January.

Gudjohnsen's future has been in doubt since Chelsea signed Adrian Mutu and Hernan Crespo in the summer, but he is adamant he is staying.

Middlesbrough and Manchester City have both been linked with the Iceland striker and it was reported yesterday that Newcastle were preparing a £5million bid to lure him away in the transfer window.

Gudjohnsen signed a contract extension in the summer and is desperate to stay at Stamford Bridge.

He said: "I was given an extra year on improved terms and I want to end the speculation. It's clear I'm staying here and that's final.

"The manager's told me I'm part of his plans. I wouldn't be coming off the bench or starting at all if he didn't rate me. It's a big squad and we all have to be patient.

"With a squad like this you can't expect to play every week, but whenever I've played I've scored. That can't hurt.

"I love it here and I've always said that. It's the club I want to be at and if I was ever to leave it wouldn't be in these circumstances.