Charlton striker Darren Bent has played down speculation he is set to join West Ham in a big-money move this summer.
The Addicks forward has been widely tipped to leave The Valley following the club's relegation from the Premiership and Hammers boss Alan Curbishley has been linked with a bid for the player.
Curbishley brought Bent to Charlton from Ipswich in the summer of 2005, but the 23-year-old insists he has had no contact with his former boss about a move to Upton Park.
He told Charlton's official website: "You hear this, that and the other. As soon as Alan got the West Ham job there were stories and then there was lots of speculation during January but nothing's happening to my knowledge.
"I'm just going to go away and get myself 100 per cent fit for next season and take it from there."
Tottenham and Liverpool are also thought to be monitoring the situation, while Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is apparently keen to take Bent on a season-long loan at the Emirates Stadium.
But Bent insists he has not discussed his future with Addicks boss Alan Pardew and although he is keen to play in the Premiership, he would not rule out spending a season in the Championship with Charlton.
He added: "In terms of my situation I've not heard anything and I haven't spoken to the manager or the chairman.
"Obviously the club feels two more strikers are needed and it gives the manager food for thought.
"I don't think it's all about me. Charlton have done a lot for me; I love the club and I love the fans, who have been brilliant with me.
"Of course when you are young you want to play in the best league in the country and that's the Premiership, so I'm disappointed we went down this season. But I've got no doubt whatsoever that we can return straight away next year."
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