Wright-Phillips not seeking move from City, says Ian

IAN WRIGHT has claimed Shaun Wright-Phillips' career would benefit from Champions League exposure - but the Arsenal legend insisted his stepson is not seeking a move away from Manchester City.

Blues officials have reacted tersely to speculation Chelsea are about to launch an €27 million swoop for their star man, insisting there has been no bid and they were not encouraging one.

But while there is no disputing City's desire to keep Wright-Phillips, a player they have nurtured through their youth system since he was dumped as a teenager by Nottingham Forest, the stark reality is, with debts of €94m, they may not be in a position to resist such a big money offer should it eventually arise.