Danny Simpson has revealed that he is eager to extend his contract with Newcastle United.

The former Manchester United full-back, whose current deal expires in July 2013, has recently been linked with a move away from the Sports Direct Arena.

However, the 25-year-old has outlined his plans to remain a Newcastle player beyond the summer.

""I want to stay at this club and I've been saying that all season. I've recently had a baby, I'm happy here and so is my family," Simpson the The Mirror.

"It's a great club with 50,000 screaming Geordies at the game every week. Why would I want to leave? There is speculation but I want to state, like I have all season, I want to stay.

"Hopefully me and the club can find some solution. I want to stay but if I have to move, then I will accept it and move on."

Simpson joined the Magpies in 2009.