Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has said his negotiations with the BBC over a new contract have "just started", following speculation about his future.Last week, the MailOnline reported it had seen an unverified email purportedly from BBC bosses preparing to announce the 63-year-old's departure after 25 years.

Gary Lineker says “there are bigger problems in the world” than contract discussions over his Match of the Day future. The BBC last week denied an announcement was pending regarding its highest-paid star, who is under contract until the end of the football season.

Gary Lineker's future as the host of Match of the Day has been a hot topic of conversation in recent days after an alleged leaked email suggested he was set to leave