Roy Hodgson has told Chelsea to forget any thoughts of trying to sign Wilfried Zaha in January.

The Blues have been long-term admirers of the Crystal Palace star and were freed to make a bid during the transfer window after having their ban lifted by Fifa.

But Palace boss Hodgson maintains his star player is going nowhere – and no-one at Selhurst Park thinks any different, report The Sun.

Hodgson said: “Basically, I don’t need assurances, we aren’t trying to sell Wilfried Zaha.

“We want to keep Wilfried Zaha. What assurances can people give? I know no-one [at the club] is anxious to sell Wilfried Zaha.”