Argentine and Championship Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa has played down reports linking him with a January switch to Sunderland. The 27 year old told The Argus: "I've already said if Gustavo is at Sunderland or any other club, it's a fact that I'm here. I'm fine, I'm happy here, my family are happy in the city.
"Nothing has changed this week since last week, when Gustavo wasn't head coach at Sunderland."
For the time being, Ulloa is focused on his rehabilitation from a fractured metatarsal, with a first team return still some way off.
He added: "I'm good. I've got my timetable to stick to.
"They are talking about six, seven or eight weeks before returning to proper training. I think then I'll still need some time to get ready to play matches because after seven or eight weeks without doing much exercise, I'll not be at my best. But I'm doing all I can not to lose too much of my conditioning.
"In terms of returning to the Championship, I'm not setting a date. What I want to do is let the injury heal well rather than get back quickly."
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