CALLUM Wilson admitted it was “flattering” to be linked with the Premier League’s big guns but insisted his main objective was keeping Cherries in the top flight.

The 28-year-old, who has previously been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, has scored nine times in 33 games for club and country this season.

Asked about previous interest from English football’s top clubs, the England striker told Sky Sports: “Of course it is flattering, they are great clubs, massive clubs in the league.

"There were links and talks but I'm not one to read papers or listen to too much news. But you hear it from people - from friends, from family - and it only encourages me to do well really.

"Last season, my performances were quite consistent and when there were links, I tried to stay at a certain level and play well.

"Any player would like to play in the Champions League and progress, that's what I've based my whole career on.

"First and foremost is obviously keeping Bournemouth up and safe and I haven't been good enough this season to even be talking about things like that.

"I put it to the back of my mind and try to focus on myself."