The Times had published an article quoting Anelka as saying his time at Chelsea was drawing to a close and that he was free to leave when the transfer window opened. But the French striker told Agence France-Presse on Wednesday that he had not spoken to The Times. The article in Wednesday's publication of the paper claimed Anelka, who is nearing the end of his current contract, was preparing to leave Stamford Bridge after slipping down the pecking order this season under Andre Villas-Boas. However, Anelka told AFP: "Following the quotations attributed to me in an English newspaper, I'd like to categorically deny having given any interview, let alone spoken about my future. "I'm under contract with Chelsea until the end of the season, with many playing commitments." The Times had quoted the striker as saying: "Chelsea has been the best part of my career and it's been great playing and winning with terrific guys like Didier Drogba, John Terry, Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda. "I was hoping to win another league title this season with Chelsea, but now, apparently it is not to be."
