Cheick Tiote insists he wants to stay with Newcastle United.

The Ivory Coast midfielder has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.

He told the Evening Chronicle: "I'm a Newcastle player - my future is at Newcastle.

"I'm playing for Newcastle and I have to finish this season strongly and help the team get into Europe.

"If we do that, it will be good for the club and the fans. We are in a great position now."