Benoit Assou-Ekotto responds to reports he is a transfer target for Chelsea

23 December 2012 12:26
Tottenham left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto has played down reports that he could leave the club to join London rivals Chelsea. There has been speculation that Chelsea want to sign the Cameroon international as a replacement for Ashley Cole, whose contract is due to expire at the end of the season. But Assou-Ekotto, who has been at Spurs since 2006, says there have been no discussions over a possible move and will not be distracted by the rumours. "I have a contract until 2015 with Spurs and I do not know if they want to sell me, so for me it is paper talk," he told Sky Sports.Don't miss any live and exclusive football coverage this festive season. Click here to visit Sky Sports' Festive Calendar

Source: team_talk