Leeds goalkeeper Nigel Martyn has turned down the chance of a move to Chelsea in order to fight for his place at Elland Road.
The 37-year-old stopper is now considered number two at Leeds to Paul Robinson - but has declined the chance of a move to Stamford Bridge, where new owner Roman Abramovich has embarked on an ambitious recruitment policy.
Chelsea were reported to be prepared to offer stg£500,000 for Martyn, but he is settled in Yorkshire and has snubbed a move.
The competition at Chelsea is already hot, with regular number one Carlo Cudicini backed up by new signings Jurgen Macho and Marco Ambrosio.