Petr Cech hints at Premier League stay

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has claimed that he will decide his future at Stamford Bridge next week, adding that moving to a club abroad would "bring difficulties".

The Czech veteran has been linked with a number of clubs in recent months, including Arsenal, while Jose Mourinho has suggested that he would be keen to keep the 33-year-old as backup to Thibaut Courtois.

Cech is quoted by the Metro as saying: "I will decide based on that for me and my family was the best. And it does not matter whether it is England, Germany, France and Spain.

"If I move, it brings difficulties. I must change everything, looking for housing, a school for children and so on. Next week we will have a meeting with Chelsea when the situation is clearer and all the cards are on the table."

Cech has made 494 appearances for the club and won four league titles at Stamford Bridge.