James Beattie is ready to dig in and stay at Stoke City.
The former England international has been left on the fringes of Stoke's first team following his infamous bust-up with manager Tony Pulis at Arsenal last December and has seen moves to Blackburn and Fulham flounder.
But Beattie told the Daily Mail: "Whatever happened between me and the manager has all been swept under the carpet now, it's history, we've moved on.
"I have heard all the reports of interest from Blackburn, Wolves, Wigan and Sheffield United but I want to stay at Stoke and I am happy to stay.
"I know there has been interest from Championship clubs but, while I'm flattered, I want to play in the Premier League. I last played in the championship two years ago and I don't really want to go back.
"The Premier League is what it's all about and I'm confident I can still ply my trade there - and with Stoke.
"Pre-season has gone well so far and I have figured in the games so the manager has certainly made me part of his plans. I'm working hard, I feel great and I definitely want to be part of the team for the first game of the season against Wolves."
