Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote says he's only interested in three points against Manchester United tomorrow.

Tiote is on Sir Alex Ferguson's wish-list, after the Scot sent his chief scout and brother Martin Ferguson to run the ruler over the Ivorian, says the Evening Chronicle.

But Tiote - who has already pledged his future to Newcastle ahead of the transfer window - said: "All we are focused on is Man U.

"What happened at Liverpool is gone. We have a chance to start 2012 with a bang against Man United. It is a big, big game for us."