Steve Cook: 'I plan long stay at Bournemouth'

Bournemouth defender Steve Cook has insisted that he tries to ignore any speculation regarding his future.

Cook's form in the Premier League this season is said to have sparked interest from a number of clubs, with Everton rumoured to be one of the teams keen on signing the player

However, despite acknowledging that it was a positive to be linked with a higher-profile club, Cook has said that his focus remains on playing for the Cherries.

The 26-year-old told the Bournemouth Daily Echo: "I don't really pay attention to that. I love playing for this club, it's as simple as that. I don't know what the summer holds but I'm sure something will be sorted.

"I think those sort of rumours are nice but I'm happy here."

Cook - who has made 230 appearances for Bournemouth in all competitions - has two years remaining on his current deal.