Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has insisted that club-record signing Didier Ndong will not be leaving the club on a loan deal this window.
The 23-year-old cost Sunderland £13.6million when he joined from Lorient but Watford and West Ham will be hoping to prise him away for around £8m.
The Gabon international has barely figured this season and last played in the 1-1 draw with Brimingham over a month ago.
And although Coleman stated it was no secret the 23-year-old wants to leave the Stadium of Light, the Black Cats boss is eager to get the best deal possible for the club.