Krul's intention is to stay at Newcastle as he dismisses link to Chelsea
back-up goalkeeper Tim Krul has dismissed reports that he is about to join .
Krul, 20, is being prepared as Shay Given's successor at St James' Park and the Dutchman said: 'There’s been a lot of speculation and a lot of stories.
'But it's just talk. I want to stay here.'
Happy to wait: In a rare appearance Krul saves during their UEFA Cup group match against Palermo in 2006
Meanwhile Michael Essien believes Luiz Felipe Scolari's 'big character' will inspire
success at Stamford Bridge this season.
After taking over from Avram Grant following Euro 2008, Scolari has stated he wants to bring a new philosophy to the club while also taking an active role in training, a scene which the Ghanaian revealed was not seen under the Israeli.
While Essien is in favour of Scolari's hands-on approach, the 25-year-old believes the Brazilian is similar to former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho who guided the Blues to league titles in 2005 and 2006.
'He has his own ways tactically on the pitch and hopefully it can help us in the league,' said Essien.
'Our new boss is really strong. He is a very good coach and we are glad to have him here.
'You need to be a big character at Chelsea and I think he has that. He is a tough guy but off the pitch he is friendly.'
