The 30-year-old combatitve midfielder has just been released by Monaco and Stoke and Fulham are believed to be tracking him.
However, his agent, Frederic Guerra, told The Sentinel: "I have not been contacted by Stoke City."
Sources at the Britannia Stadium have also made clear the club is not in negotiations with the Mali international.
Meanwhile, West Ham United are reportedly considering a move for Thomas Sorensen, 35, as a replacement for Rob Green.
Stoke's back-up keeper has a year left on his contract, but has hinted he would prefer first-team football away from the Britannia Stadium if he can't renegotiate his Stoke contract.
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk