Megson: No Anelka offers
21 Dec 2007 - 08:12:28
Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has played down talk of Nicolas Anelka leaving the Reebok Stadium in January.
The France international striker has been linked with £10million moves to Manchester City and Chelsea when the window reopens next month, but Megson insists he has received no enquiries from any interested parties.
The 28-year-old joined the Trotters for a club record £8million fee 18 months ago from Turkish side Fenerbahce.
"There's been no contact with myself or the chairman in terms of people asking if Nicolas is available or not," said Megson.
"Nicolas just comes in, gets on with his training, plays, and he does very well in training and on the pitch, so we would like to keep him.
"He seems settled, he seems fine in himself. He got married in the summer and life for Nic is very good.
"At the moment the only things we're having to deal with are outside influences in the press."
However, Megson refused to completely rule out selling his prize asset should a head-turning offer be tabled.
"Whenever any transfer does or doesn't happen, it's got to be to the benefit of three parties - the buying club, the selling club and also the player - and at the moment we're not even near that situation," he added.