Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick has dismissed reports linking David Alaba to Chelsea, insisting the defender will not be going anywhere this January transfer window.
Chelsea have been linked with a number of players following the lift on their transfer ban this window, but the Bayern Munich defender will not be moving to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard had reportedly shown a strong interest in the 27-year-old defender , with a bid of £60 million rumoured.
The Austrian would be a welcomed addition at the club as they look to prioritise the signing of a left-sided defender this January window after also being linked with Ben Chilwell.
However, Bayern manager Flick has ruled out any potential transfer move in January.
“Alaba is not for sale in the winter,” said Flick speaking at a press conference from the Bayern’s training camp in Doha.
“Alaba is doing very well at centre-back at the moment. He can lead a team, he showed that. This is the criteria the leader of the defence has to fulfil.”
Alaba will again be the subject of transfer speculation in the summer window if he does not decide to sign a new deal with the German champions.
Regarded as one of the best left-backs in the world, Alaba has 18 months left on his deal at the club and would likely need to sign a contract if Bayern Munich were looking to make any money from him.
