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Demba Ba has denied any involvement with a 'representative' who claimed Manchester United had demonstrated an interest in the Newcastle United striker.

Ba, 26, has been a revelation since joining Newcastle from West Ham on a free transfer last summer, scoring 15 goals in 19 Premier League matches for Alan Pardew's side.

His form has led to suggestions he could be the subject of a January swoop, amid suggestions from Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp the forward's release clause is less than £7 million.

Armand Doorn, who claimed to be a member of Ba's management team, told the IBTimes UK: "A lot of clubs are calling for Demba. At this moment we are doing it [transfer negotiations] with his brother, before we did it alone and now we do it with his brother.

"Obviously he is doing very well at Newcastle, he's not injured and a lot of clubs are showing interest, but there is nothing concrete at this moment.

"It is true Manchester United, it's true, but nothing concrete. No manager [has] called me and said, 'Armand, can we sit down' and everybody is asking how much his release clause is, but nothing concrete.

"There is a clause, but it is not simple. Newcastle knew when they signed him that it was in his last [contract].

"PSG did show some interest, maybe more concrete too, but this is because I know there are a lot of new people on the board there and a lot of people know Demba already, since he was young.

"So it is easier for them to talk to the brother, to the family and yes there is a possibility, but again, there is nothing concrete. We haven't sat down with anybody yet."

However, Ba took to Twitter to dismiss the comments - claiming Doorn is not one of his agents and has nothing to do with discussions about his future.

"Really, I don't know how desperate this "armand doorn" can be to talk like he's my agent!!" Ba posted. "He's nothing for me. Stop lying and show respect."

A spokesman for Ba's management team clarified to TalkSPORT: "Armand Doorn is not Demba's agent. Alex Gontran is the only person who can speak on his behalf and Newcastle have not had an offer for him.

"Demba feels good at Newcastle. He has just started something there. There is a release clause in his contract but the figure will remain confidential. If a club wants to speak to Demba, then they must go to Newcastle first. We respect the process."

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