Celtic have shot down rumours that Olivier Ntcham is in 'advanced talks' with West Ham over a Premier League switch.
The Frenchman had been reportedly set to join the Hammers, according to reports in his home country. Discussions over a potential move were at an 'advanced stage'.
However, the Scottish Sun are now reporting that Celtic have rubbished these claims and that Ntcham will not be allowed to leave the club this month.
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Ntcham, 23, has already attracted serious interest from Marseille and Porto who were both keen to take the player away from Parkhead. Manager Neil Lennon, though, was quick to tell his man that he won't be going anywhere.
It is understood the former Manchester City midfielder would command a large transfer fee if indeed he was to go anywhere as he still has two-and-a-half years left on his current deal.
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