Racing Santander president Francisco Pernia insists reports teenage star Sergio Canales is on his way out "have as much relation to the truth as an egg to a chestnut".
Canales only turns 19 next month but is already being linked with a number of clubs including Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona and Barclays Premier League outfits Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
The youngster has made just 13 appearances in his two professional seasons at Racing but has burst into the spotlight with four goals in his last three starts.
That kind of form has seen Canales tipped as an outside bet for Spain's World Cup squad and also caught the eye of a number of clubs who are fully aware that his contract expires this summer.
However, there is a clause in place which would see Canales' deal automatically renewed for another year should he play 450 minutes this season and Pernia is confident of keeping him at El Sardinero.
"We have a commitment obtained with his father who is the person who represents the player's interests and I am fully confident in this," said the Racing chief.
"These stories have as much relation to the truth as an egg to a chestnut.
"I have never lost my calm nor am I going to. Nothing's happening here. Everyone's calm and no-one's getting nervous.
"There are always people who talk about matters and get in contact with other people to ask them about it."
Canales only turns 19 next month but is already being linked with a number of clubs including Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona and Barclays Premier League outfits Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
The youngster has made just 13 appearances in his two professional seasons at Racing but has burst into the spotlight with four goals in his last three starts.
That kind of form has seen Canales tipped as an outside bet for Spain's World Cup squad and also caught the eye of a number of clubs who are fully aware that his contract expires this summer.
However, there is a clause in place which would see Canales' deal automatically renewed for another year should he play 450 minutes this season and Pernia is confident of keeping him at El Sardinero.
"We have a commitment obtained with his father who is the person who represents the player's interests and I am fully confident in this," said the Racing chief.
"These stories have as much relation to the truth as an egg to a chestnut.
"I have never lost my calm nor am I going to. Nothing's happening here. Everyone's calm and no-one's getting nervous.
"There are always people who talk about matters and get in contact with other people to ask them about it."
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