Emre: I'm staying put

Turkey international Emre has distanced himself from rumours suggesting he is set to quit Newcastle United and return to his homeland. There were rumours circulating Galatasaray were chasing the midfielder.

Speaking to the Newcastle United official website, the Turkish midfielder said, "I broke my ankle in April and then got a small groin injury with Turkey and it has been a very frustrating five months.

"But I'm very happy to be back playing. Now I have to fight for my fitness and work hard in training which I have always done.

"Last season I was very confident and played well. I know when I play the supporters like me and I like them too very much.

"I know if I play well I will get chances and I am determined to do that.

"I saw them (the newspaper reports), but I did not say anything and I do not know why newspapers write things like that.

"I'm very happy to stay here and I have three more years on my contract.

"I like Newcastle and I like the supporters and I will always try my best when I play."