Ba: On fire for Magpies

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Ba had a chuckle at exit talk

Newcastle striker Demba Ba has revealed he laughed off reports claiming he would leave the club during the January transfer market.

The Senegal international has set Tyneside alight this season, netting 16 goals in 20 appearances for the Magpies.

His success reportedly drew the interest of various clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham.

And when it emerged that the 26-year-old has a release clause in his contract, the rumour mill started working overtime.

However, Ba insists none of the stories had any truth to it.

“I never talked to anyone to say I wanted to leave,” he said. “I was just listening to people saying: ‘He’s going there, he’s going there, he’s going there’ and I had a big smile on my face. It was funny to me.

“The most important thing is being happy with your football and I am happy here.”

Commenting on Newcastle’s superb form in the league, Ba added: “I look at the table and think ‘Fifth? Woah!’ We just need to continue our road, continue doing what we’re doing this season and see where we are in the end.”