Premier League - Drogba denies Inter move reports

Eurosport - Wed, 30 Apr 11:28:00 2008

Chelsea hitman Didier Drogba has moved to quell fresh reports linking him with a move away from the Blues to Serie A giants Internazionale or Liga champions-elect Real Madrid.

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Reports emanating from Italy on Sunday claimed the powerful frontman will head to Inter in the summer, with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho thought to be set for the coach's job at the Giuseppe Meazza.

Drogba's future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain after he stated his desire to leave the club in an interview with France Football magazine earlier this season.

However, the Ivory Coast international is remaining focused on Chelsea's run-in as they look to claim a Premier League and Champions League double.

"There are a lot of rumours linking me with a number of clubs, but I have two years remaining on my contract," he told L'Equipe.

"At the moment, I am focused on Chelsea and our run-in until the end of the season.

"The rumours about me moving to Inter with Jose Mourinho? I have heard these reports.

"They talk about me at Real Madrid too. It is flattering, but not topical."

On Chelsea's bid to overhaul league leaders United, who top the table on goal difference, Drogba admitted he does not hold much hope of Sir Alex Ferguson's side dropping points in their final two games of the season.

"We are still aiming for the double, but Manchester United have to make a mistake and I cannot see them failing against West Ham or Wigan."

Drogba also urged manager Avram Grant to partner him up front with January signing Nicolas Anelka on a more regular basis.

"I ask for one thing, to play with Nicolas Anelka. We understand each other very well," he added.

"I feel frustrated for Anelka, he has already proved his qualities at Bolton. But the coach wants to keep a 4-3-3 system - he has his own reasons.

"I have always scored more goals in a 4-4-2 formation. Being alone up front is very difficult and tiring."

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