Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has insisted that he is "happy" to remain with the Magpies.

Ba, 26, has 16 goals in his last 17 games for Newcastle and with a reported £7m buy out clause in his contract, has been subject to other clubs' interest.

The Senegal international has quelled rumours of a move away from the club, however, admitting his excitement for the rest of the season.

"I have never talked to anyone to say I wanted to leave. I was just listening to people saying, 'He's going there, he's going there, he's going there' and I had a big smile on my face. It was funny to me," Ba told The Mirror.

"The most important thing is being happy with your football and I am happy here. I took at the table and think 'Fifth? Woah!' We just need to continue our road, continue doing what we're doing this season and see where we are in the end."

Newcastle travel to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday evening.