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Sporting CP striker Gyokeres responds directly to Chelsea rumours

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is staying calm amid interest from Chelsea.

The Blues are said to be interested in the Swede, who only left Coventry City for Sporting last summer.

But Gyokeres insists he's happy in Lisbon and not seeking an early exit.

He told Sportbladet: "I enjoy myself immensely here and want to stay and win the league. That's the goal. I've only been here for almost six months so it's very early. It's too early to think about anything else.

"We are in the middle of the season, have progressed to the play-offs in the Europa League and are leading the league. So I don't focus on anything else. Right now everything feels very exciting with Sporting and I have no thoughts of leaving.

"I play here now, enjoy and do my best every game. I can't do anything more. I love playing here.

"Firstly, I think I got into the group very easily. I enjoyed myself from day one both on and off the field. I got here early in the pre-season, which was important. Then it started very well, but then it went a little rough, but after that it has only gone up. The fact that the players and the club have been very welcoming has been important."

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