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Chelsea told: Lay off Totti

Francesco Totti and his club Roma have said he will not be joining Chelsea during next month's transfer window.

Reports at the weekend suggested that Chelsea - who play Aston Villa in their Carling Cup quarter at Villa Park tomorrow - turned to Totti after Arsenal had rebuffed an inquiry about Thierry Henry.

Franco Baldini, a Roma director, said: "We have not been contacted by anyone but if that offer was tabled, it would be ridiculous."

Totti, who has scored seven goals in Serie A this season, added: "I have a contract here which doesn't expire until 2006 and I intend to respect it."

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