Everton striker Andy Johnson has revealed he was angry at the rumours that he was hoping to move on to another club and rubbished the reports.

West Ham, Newcastle United and Manchester City are linked with the England international, who however has recently extended his stay with David Moyes' side.

"I have seen the story in the newspaper and it's absolute rubbish," Johnson told the Daily Post.

"I have recently signed a new deal at Everton, which I was delighted to do. Of course there is competition for striking places here but I wouldn't have it any other way and neither would the manager.

"Stories like this make me really angry and I can only promise the fans that I love being at Everton, I am fully prepared to fight for a place in the side like everyone else in the squad and that leaving the club has never even entered my head.

"We've had a great season and I look forward to helping this club progress even more in the next few years."