Andy Carroll has played down claims that he is set to leave West Ham United for a big-money move to China.

The towering centre-forward is one of a number of Premier League players being linked with a January move to the cashed-up Chinese Super League but he has poured cold water over those rumours by saying he is absolutely happy in East London.

"No, no, I don't know where that came from," said the former Newcastle United and Liverpool striker.

"I'm happy, I'm settled. Obviously, in the past I've done a lot of things but I've settled down here.

"It's great, I love the club. I think the staff, fans, players, and the area I live, everything's perfect."