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“I'm staying with City, says Wells

Bradford City striker Nahki Wells (front) trains at the Olympic Club with director of Apex Physiotherapy Craig Brown.

Nahki Wells has dismissed the possibility of a summer move away from Bradford City by declaring his intention to stay at Valley Parade for at least another season.Wells scored 12 goals for City this term and his eye-catching performances are believed to have drawn attention from Reading United, Charlton Athletic and Peterborough, who have been monitoring him in recent months.The 21-year-old, who is contracted for next season after the club took up an option in his current deal, returned to Bermuda last week to consider a four-year offer that City have made him.While he refused to be drawn on whether he would ink the new deal, Wells insisted he was committed to helping City win promotion and had set himself a target of claiming the League Two Golden Boot.“I'm definitely there for next season,” Wells told The Royal Gazette. “I have to make a few decisions on whether I'm there long-term I can't go into too much detail on that part.“There has been an offer of a four-year deal and it's up to me whether I take or not. It's not about me jumping from the club because I love the club and I will definitely be there next season. It's just about me doing what's right for me.”Wells said he is well aware of the rumours linking him with bigger teams but insisted he had never considered quitting the Bantams.“You do hear a lot of rumours about big clubs sniffing around for you. (The rumours) have some truth behind them but you can't afford to listen to the hype because you will lose your focus,” said the striker. “If teams want to watch me then that only gives me more motivation to achieve things. League Two is a good standard but I do want to play at a higher level.”The Bermuda international, who is one of the lowest paid players in the squad, struck up a deadly partnership with James Hansen last season, contributing 26 goals between them.And providing City keep hold of their top players, such as Hansen, who has also attracted interest from other clubs, Wells is confident they can mount a realistic promotion challenge.“I'm really excited about next season and I absolutely believe we can challenge (for promotion),” said Wells, who will workout under the supervision of director of Apex Physiotherapy, Craig Brown, while back on the Island.“Our downfall has been losing to the bottom teams, and if we can get off to a strong start then I have no doubt we can kick on and have a good season.“Hopefully when I get back we will still have the majority of our players and maybe added a few new additions to bolster the squad. I like to think I could pick up the League Two Golden Boot as well that's a target for me.”A little more than two years ago, Wells was still playing for amateur side Dandy Town in the Bermudian Premier Division, harbouring hopes of following in the footsteps of his idols Shaun Goater and Kyle Lightbourne by signing for an English club.Much has changed for Wells since then, with the ex-Bermuda Hogges man having a short, largely frustrating spell at Carlisle United in League One before finding his feet at Bradford.The youngster admits it's been a rollercoaster ride, filled with highs, lows and a fair few self doubts, although he more than happy with life as a professional, which requires him to ‘eat, sleep and breathe' football.“As a professional, you're out there to do a job and I have to take care of myself and my family. When I was in Bermuda, football was just something that I did because I loved it,” said the former Ipswich Town trialist.“It's a whole new level as a professional. I'm accustomed to it now, though, and love it. Your whole lifestyle changes and every day you eat, sleep and breathe football.”Initially, Wells found the going tough at City, and it wasn't until the sacking of former manager Peter Jackson that he was able to flourish.His breakout moment came in the third round of the FA Cup in November when he struck a late match-winning wonder goal against Rochdale, which gave Wells belief he could succeed at Bradford.“I had high expectations to do well in my first season and if someone had have told I'd play the games I did and score the goals I did, I'd have taken it,” he said.“The good thing was (Jackson got sacked) quite early on because I did have some doubts. (Jackson) gave me a chance quite early but then I got overlooked. Thankfully things fell into place (under current boss Phil Parkinson),“I believe I've played in every game since I scored the good goal in the FA Cup, which is incredible; I haven't missed any games or even (training) sessions.“The fans welcomed me right from the beginning and I've become a favourite for them. I definitely think my style of play makes me stand out and I have different abilities that a lot of others don't.”

Nahki Wells (right) on the cycling machine at the Olympic Club with director of Apex Physiotherapy Craig Brown.