Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is confident skipper Jamaal Lascelles is happy at St James' Park amid speculation linking him with a big-money summer bid from Chelsea.
The 24-year-old central defender has been hugely impressive as the Magpies have eased their way towards Premier League safety and has been tipped to force his way into the England reckoning.
Reports have suggested Chelsea are preparing a £30million summer bid and a lucrative pay offer to tempt Lascelles away from Tyneside, but Benitez is convinced he is content where he is.
Asked about the speculation, the Spaniard said: 'He's happy, training well, he's improving, he's focused.