Henrik Larsson has played down speculation suggesting he is set for New Year return to British shores.
The Sweden international has been strongly linked with Premier League duo Everton and Aston Villa, with a January approach from either side believed to be in the offing.
The Toffees are desperate to bolster their attacking options after suffering a spate of injuries in recent weeks, while Villa boss Martin O'Neill has previously worked with Larsson during their time together at Celtic.
However, the 37-year-old forward, who also enjoyed a loan spell at Manchester United in 2007, insists there is no substance to reports claiming he is on the verge of sealing a move to England.
"It's amazing. I've read so many stories linking me with a move to Everton and a move to Aston Villa when I haven't spoken to either club or any other club in England," Larsson said on his personal website.
"There is absolutely no truth in any of the stories linking me with a transfer to the Premiership. The details of talks I'm meant to have had are totally made up. I don't know where these stories have come from, but they are just untrue.
"Villa and Everton are two great clubs. I have a great deal of respect for David Moyes and obviously for Martin O'Neill, who was my manager at Celtic. But that does not mean that I've had any contact with either club about a move in January because I haven't.
"It's always flattering that people are interested in you and that I could be linked with clubs like those, but I haven't spoken to any English teams. At the moment I simply don't know what my plans are, or whether I'll continue playing football or not.
"In an ideal world if I do continue to play football it will be in Sweden and not anywhere else. I'll keep you all up to date with anything that happens, but believe me there is no truth whatsoever in these rumours."
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