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Midfielder Cheick Tiote insists he has no intention of leaving Newcastle.

The Ivory Coast international, a key member of the Magpies' side that sits fifth in the Premier League, is reportedly wanted by several clubs.

But he "I'm a Newcastle player - my future is at Newcastle.

"I have to finish this season strongly and help the team get into Europe. We have a good opportunity to play in the Champions League."

and are among those reported to have expressed an interest in 25-year-old Tiote, a in August 2010.

In February 2011 he agreed a new at Newcastle, and he could be in line to face Stoke on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.