Keeper Amelia denies Chelsea link

Keeper Amelia is happy to stay in Italy with Livorno

Livorno goalkeeper Marco Amelia has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Chelsea.

The Italy international has been speculated as a possible replacement for the injured Petr Cech but insists he wants to stay in his home country.

The 24-year-old said: "It would be disrespectful to talk about this. There's a colleague who's injured and doesn't know if he will play again.

"My thoughts are with Cech. My aim is to continue to play in Italy."

The goalkeeper was a target for AC Milan, Barcelona and Roma this summer but is happy to remain at the Serie A club - where he has conceded only four goals in seven games this season.

He said: "The last decision is taken by our president Aldo Spinelli and I believe we will reach an agreement to extend my contract."

Fabien Barthez and Gianluigi Buffon have also been linked with moves to the Premiership champions following the serious head injury sustained by Cech at Reading.