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Portsmouth's Johnson cools Chelsea talks

Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson has played down talks of a potential move to Chelsea.

The 24-year old has been linked with various clubs recently, with Chelsea the apparent leaders in the race for his services, but he has distanced himself from any moves.

"My future is there (Portsmouth) at the moment. No-one has spoken to me, nothing has been said," Johnson told the Daily Express.

"As far as I'm concerned I'm a Portsmouth player and I will be.

"It was a not that I lost confidence at Chelsea. I wasn't given a chance. Playing one game in six weeks is no good for anybody.

"It was a bit crazy really. I was frustrated every day and Pompey brought the love back. Harry Redknapp signed me and playing week-in, week-out helped me.

"I've benefited from playing virtually every game with Pompey. That was one of the main reasons I signed."

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