Peter Crouch says he is loving life at Stoke City amid rumours he may leave

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has insisted that he is enjoying playing for the club amid rumours suggesting that he may leave in the January transfer window.

Crouch is out of contract at the end of the season and he has been linked with winter moves to London clubs Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers.

However, Crouch told reporters: "I'm loving it, really enjoying being back in the side. I had a little spell when I wasn't getting in and I'm just enjoying being back in the side.

"I've got a couple of goals recently and hopefully I can keep that going. I'm 34 next month but I feel great. I'm enjoying it so long may that continue."

Stoke and Crouch welcome Chelsea to the Britannia Stadium on Monday night.