Kevin Kuranyi has ruled out a move to England in January after
committing his short-term future to Bundesliga outfit Schalke.
The German international has been strongly linked with a move
to the Premier League with Sunderland and Chelsea both reportedly
keen.
But Kuranyi, whose current contract expires at the end of the
season, insists he will be staying in Gelsenkirchen until the
summer at least.
"Now I have the chance to make something big happen at this
club, I will stay on because of this and because of (Schalke
manager) Felix Magath," he told Bild.
"Even though I still feel tired due to the intensiveness of
our most recent camp of training, Felix Magath has forced me to be
on top of my fitness. Under his belt I have found back the keys to
enjoy the game."
The 27-year-old targetman has enjoyed a good season so far
with eight goals in 16 matches.
Schalke have already stated they want Kuranyi to stay, but
Magath conceded unless they finish in the Champions League places -
they were unlikely to be able to keep him.
Schalke currently sit just one point adrift of top-spot in
the Bundesliga.
