Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has insisted that in-demand attacker Wilfried Zaha will not be sold during the January transfer window.

Chelsea and Manchester City have both been linked with a move for Zaha, who has scored four Premier League goals for Palace since returning from a knee problem.

It had been thought that the Eagles would consider any offers that might arrive when the winter transfer window opens for business.

Hodgson, however, has claimed that the 25-year-old ‘is going nowhere’ next month as Palace look to continue their push away from the Premier League relegation zone.

Hodgson told Palace’s official website:

“I have assurances from the club owners and chairman, Steve Parish, that [Zaha leaving] is not going to happen.

“We want to keep all the players we have got and ideally want to add to the squad in the January transfer window to strengthen even more.

“We are not too concerned about any rumours which might circulate because he is going nowhere.”

Zaha’s early potential saw him earn a move to Manchester United in 2013, but the attacker struggled to settle at Old Trafford, and ultimately ended up back at Palace.

Chelsea and Man City both reportedly view Zaha as a cheaper option than a number of foreign wingers that may become available during the January transfer window.

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