Deco agent denies Chelsea link

The agent of Barcelona playmaker Deco has denied speculation his client is poised to link-up with Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea.

The Brazil-born duo have enjoyed a good working relationship with the national team, although that is due to end following Euro 2008 with Scolari set to take charge of Chelsea on July 1.

Deco is out of favour at Barcelona but, according to his agent Acaz Fellegger, that does not mean he is poised to move to Stamford Bridge.

“Deco is still under contract with Barcelona, even though everyone knows that he will leave the club,” Fellegger told PA Sport.

“Deco was also linked with Internazionale, and now with Chelsea, but it is all speculation. There is nothing in it.”

Deco, 30, said earlier this week he would like to work with Scolari at club level.

“He is a coach with whom I have a great trust and a relationship that is impossible to better,” he said.