Green plays down talk of Hammers exit

8:24am Thursday 1st May 2008

ROBERT Green has played down the "paper talk" linking him with a move away from West Ham.

The keeper, who has had a fine season between the sticks for the Hammers, has also denied rumours that he is in talks with the club about signing a new contract.

North London rivals Arsenal and Spurs have both been linked with an £8 million summer move for the 28-year-old.

But Green has shrugged off the speculation and insisted he is happy with his current situation.

"Nothing has been discussed. I think it's purely paper talk and as much as there is paper talk of people saying that I'm going to go to various clubs as well," he said.

"A new contract is not something I've talked to the club about.

"If it comes long, it comes along. It's entirely up to the club and if nothing happens then so be it I've still got a long time left on my contract and I won't be sweating over it."

Irons boss Alan Curbishley is eager to keep Green and believes the former Norwhich stopper will be in place at the club in time for next season.

"The club will be keen to keep all the players. Rob's done very well this year and has been very consistent," said Curbishley.

"I don't think there will be any problems."

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