Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is ignoring rumours of a move away.
Benteke is aware of the ongoing transfer gossip, but he has sought to assure Villa supporters that he remains committed to a long-term contract in the Midlands and has expressed no desire to move on.
He told The Sun: "I intend to come back bigger, better and stronger than last season.
"Speculation is speculation. It doesn't mean it's the truth. What I need to do is get back to playing well for Aston Villa.
"And if some other club is interested in me they have to speak to the club, not just speak about me.
"Of course it's nice to hear this club or that club wants you, but it means nothing.
"My first ambition is to focus on my rehabilitation.
"It was nice to be in the USA with the rest of the boys on the club's tour - even though I was training on my own.
"I knew the manager would take me to Texas. He gave me all those months off to recover in Belgium but now I need to be close to the squad again."
