I'm happy at Fulham, insists Mousa Dembele

Speculation: Spurs were reported to have had a £10million bid for Mousa Dembele turned down on the final day of the January transfer window
11 April 2012

Mousa Dembele has moved quickly to quash speculation linking him with a move away from Fulham.

The 24-year-old forward is currently on international duty with Belgium and reports emanated suggesting he would be open to a move away from Craven Cottage, with Tottenham mooted as a possible destination.

Spurs were reported to have had a £10million bid turned down on the final day of the January transfer window, and there have been suggestions they could return with a similar bid this winter.

But Dembele, who signed from AZ Alkmaar in August 2010, has rejected the notion he wants to leave Fulham.

"Yes, I was asked about the links with Spurs and I did respond that I was flattered by interest in me because it means I am playing well, nothing more," he said in a statement.

"However, I am happy at Fulham and I am under contract here.

"I am making progress under Martin Jol and adding further dimensions to my game, so I'm happy playing here. I want to assure the manager, the fans and of course the chairman, I am fully committed to the club and that any links with other clubs are nothing but speculation, and something I am not even thinking about at this time."

Earlier today, Dembele was quoted in the Belgian press as saying he would consider the chance of playing in a team competing at the top end of the Barclays Premier League.

Speaking to Flemish daily newspaper De Standaard, Dembele said: "I did well last season when I was not injured, through many matches for Fulham, so why not step higher?"

Of Tottenham's reported interest, Dembele added: "Yes, I heard that. It would obviously be a step higher and that has always been my goal."

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