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Chelsea fullback César Azpilicueta has denied he’s in negotiations to join Manchester United. In an interview with Spanish radio station Cadena Ser (via El Desmarque), the 26-year-old says he’s happy at Chelsea and wasn’t contacted regarding a move to their Premier League rivals.

Azpilicueta was directly asked if José Mourinho had called him. He replied: “No. Believe me or not”, despite admitting that he’s “heard something” about the Manchester United interest.

The player also commented on Athletic Bilbao’s interest, since the Spanish media said he was being followed by manager Ernesto Valverde.

“It’s always a compliment that you are wanted, I’ve heard highly about Valverde, but I’m focused on the national team and Chelsea, I’ve been there for four years, I am very happy and I feel highly valued.”

El Desmarque take last week’s news from AS to say that Azpilicueta could be available for €15m as Antonio Conte wouldn’t count on him for the next season. The Spaniard’s contract at Stamford Bridge runs until 2019.