Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will not leave Stamford Bridge this January, amidst speculation that the French forward is interested in a move to London rival Tottenham. According to Sky Sports News, Italian sides Lazio and Inter Milan were also reportedly interested in signing the France international, who has been short of game time at Stamford Bridge this season.
Addressing reports of a possible move away from Chelsea, Lampad said he is happy with Giroud and will not be sanctioning a transfer.
"Olivier Giroud in this window has been incredible as a professional and as a man. We all know there has been interest.
"I've sat here at every press conference and said 'If it's right for Olivier, for myself and the club', and he's been impeccable in that period.
"I've got huge respect for him as a player. The answer again is no. As in, will he leave? No."
Chelsea have been linked with Dries Mertens and Edinson Cavani but Lampard is not expecting to make any signings.
"The window is 95 per cent shut for us, the answer will be no to any players you say. And no ins, means no outs."
Asked if the lack of incomings was frustrating, Lampard added: "I wouldn't say frustrating, because I'm very aware of how football is.
"Some things are not in my control. My first thought is always what happens on the training pitch. It's clear we wanted to bring players in, I certainly wanted to bring players in. I think I made that pretty clear over the last few weeks and it hasn't happened."
