Defender denies transfer knowledge

Last Updated: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:04
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Russell Martin isn't paying any attention to the speculation linking him with a move away from Norwich and is happy to stay put.

The Canaries defender has been one of Paul Lambert's stand out players this season in what has been an outstanding first campaign back in the top flight.

As a result of the 25-year-old's performances some of the Premier League's big boys have been sniffing around the defender, with last Sunday's opponents Newcastle United thought to be one interested party.

Martin isn't the only player to be linked with a move away from Carrow Road, with Grant Holt, Anthony Pilkington and Andrew Surman all thought to be attracting interest from elsewhere.

However, Martin insists none of the players are getting distracted by talk of moving on and claims he is happy to stay with Norwich for the time being.

"I saw it, yes, but I don't pay much attention to all that, to be honest. I don't think any of the lads do," Martin told EDP 24.

"You get a lot of speculation and rumour in football. It's just one of those things. It's always nice to be linked with clubs but I'm really happy to be here.

"I think 'Surs' was linked as well. Holty has been linked with all sorts of clubs. It happens when you're doing well. I think it's a sign of the team's success this season, but we've got a really happy bunch of lads here, so we don't pay much attention to that."

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