I'm glad Kanu has come out and denied making these remarks West Brom manager Bryan Robson

The story, which appeared in Nigerian football magazine KickOff, also suggested he was unhappy at losing the captaincy.

But the former Arsenal striker has dismissed the article, in which he was quoted as saying "dirty politics" cost him the team's captaincy, as being "completely untrue."

"I didn't say these things and I am very happy playing for Bryan Robson," Kanu said.

"I have said all along that we, as a team, don't need any distractions at the moment.

Kanu slams West Brom boss

"That is another reason why I wouldn't say these things," said the 28-year-old forward.

The former African Footballer of the Year claims he is only concerned with helping the Premiership club avoid relegation.

Kanu has not been a first-choice striker in recent weeks, with Robson preferring Geoff Horsfield and Kevin Campbell in attack.

"I'll be speaking to the manager to assure him the story is completely untrue," Kanu went on.

"It's not about individuals - the most important thing is for Albion to stay up.

"All I want to do is fight to keep the club in the Premiership."

Reacting to Kanu's statement, Robson is pleased that Kanu has distanced himself from the remarks in KickOff.

"When I read the story, I thought it was completely out of character and I'm glad Kanu has come out and denied making these remarks," said the West Brom manager in a written statement.

"Kanu's attitude around the place has been spot on of late.

"He's played really well the last couple of times he's been involved and has worked really hard in training.

"With results having been on the up, I can believe that Kanu hasn't made these comments," the manager said.