The duo are understood to be interesting several Premier League clubs, but Hughton has moved quickly to issue a "hands off" warning to any teams considering making offers for either player next month.
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He told the Chronicle: "Steven Taylor will not be going to Manchester United - the story is absolute nonsense.
"I can't imagine where that's come from or who dreamed that one up.
"The truth is I don't anticipate anybody leaving in January. Nobody will be going from my point of view, and we're working at bringing people in more than anything else at this club.
"We certainly don't want to sell Andy Carroll or Steven Taylor."
Source: DSG
