Krul's intention is to stay at Newcastle as he dismisses link to Chelsea

Newcastle back-up goalkeeper Tim Krul has dismissed reports that he is about to join Chelsea. Krul, 20, is being prepared as Shay Given's successor at St James' Park and the Dutchman said: 'There’s been a lot of speculation and a lot of stories. 'But it's just talk. I want to stay here.' Scroll down for more Happy to wait: In a rare appearance Krul saves during their UEFA Cup group match against Palermo in 2006 Meanwhile Michael Essien believes Luiz Felipe Scolari's 'big character' will inspire success at Stamford Bridge this season. After taking over from Avram Grant following Euro 2008, Scolari has stated he wants to bring a new philosophy to the club while also taking an active role in training, a scene which the Ghanaian revealed was not seen under the Israeli. While Essien is in favour of Scolari's hands-on approach, the... [read full story]