Joe Kinnear has again stressed that goalkeeper Shay Given will not be leaving Newcastle United.
Speculation has claimed that Given has been the subject of a 'derisory' bid from Manchester City as Mark Hughes looks to improve his squad.
Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with the Republic of Ireland international, who has spent over a decade between the St James' Park posts.
Given recently released a statement to say that he was considering his future on Tyneside following the 5-1 home defeat by Liverpool at the end of last month.
Magpies boss Kinnear has not been able to fault Given's commitment to the club since he made public his dissatisfaction at the failure to challenge for trophies.
And Kinnear remains confident that Given, along with captain Michael Owen, will still be at the club when the transfer window closes.
"In my eyes, Shay is still going nowhere," Kinnear told the Evening Chronicle.
"He's got a major role here, as has Michael Owen. And they both proved they are focused and committed to this club."
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