Source: Telegraph
Chris Hughton committed to keeping Andy Carroll at Newcastle United
The 21-year-old striker, who hit 17 league goals in the Newcastle's promotion-winning season, has recently been linked in reports with Chelsea. [LNB]However, Hughton insists he has had no contact from the Premier League champions.[LNB] Related ArticlesLevein keeps up pressure on CarrollCarroll considers Scotland switchSmith steps down as SFA chiefBeckham injury 'is like Dalglish blow'Miller hails Levein's winning startSport on television "I can say 100% that I have not heard anything from Chelsea, to me that is just speculation. [LNB]"We've got no intention of seeing Andy Carroll leave Newcastle United. The reasons for that are he has the right profile, he's a young player and he's got a big future here with us." [LNB]Hughton has also dismissed speculation the north-east club are close to signing Rangers forward Kris Boyd, who is to quit Ibrox, but has not ruled out a future move for the boyhood Newcastle fan. [LNB]"Kris Boyd is a good player, but I can categorically say that there have been no talks at this stage," Hughton added. [LNB]"You never want to say 100% no, but it's a non-starter at this moment." [LNB]
