Cheik Tiote insists he only is thinking of staying with Newcastle United.
The midfielder is a target for Chelsea.
When asked if he wanted to stay at Newcastle in the long-term, Tiote told the Evening Chronicle: "I hope so.
"These are exciting times for the club. We have to work together if we want to go forward. We have to work as a team - it's not only about one player.
"I think Newcastle have many good players, and if we work together, it will be a good future."
