Wellens (right) is relishing working with Eriksson

Leicester City midfielder Richie Wellens insists he has no intention of leaving the Walkers Stadium.

Wellens, 30, has been linked with Premier League teams Wolves, Birmingham, Wigan and Blackpool in the January transfer window.

But he told BBC Radio Leicester: "I see Leicester as as big a club - if not bigger - than the clubs mentioned.

"I'm experienced enough to know I'm on to a good thing when I've got it and I don't want to leave. I'm happy here."

Wellens, who still has 18 months left to run on the three-year deal he signed in July 2009, has been a rare figure of stability during 12 months of upheaval and change at the club.

And the takeover and subsequent arrival of Sven-Goran Eriksson as manager in October has resulted in an upturn in fortunes on an off the pitch.

"Who wouldn't want to be a part of this," Wellens added.

"We have one of the best managers in the country who can attract players and get us playing attractive football.

"We just need to get the the Premier League to make sure the club grows even more and we can fill the stadium every week."

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