Chelsea
forward Olivier Giroud will remain with the London club, despite transfer
interest from Tottenham.
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.
But Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says he is happy with Giroud and will
not be selling the France international.
"Olivier Giroud in this window has been incredible as a professional and as
a man," said Lampard.
"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.
Lampard said: "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."
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