Kenyon rules out Drogba sale
Drogba is currently suspended for the coin-throwing incident against Burnley
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Monday, 01, Dec 2008 11:02
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has dismissed any possibility that Didier Drogba may leave the club in the January transfer window nor will they be looking to make any new signings.
Drogba has been linked with a move to Inter Milan, where he would again link-up with Jose Mourinho, but Kenyon insists there is no chance of a sale, even though the Ivory Coast international has just 18 months left on his contract.
"Didier is under contract with us for the next 18 months," said Kenyon. "He will be going nowhere unless we agree.
"I am concerned about the reports only because it is unsettling.
"It is as much down to us as anybody else. I don't know whether he did or didn't meet with anyone [from Inter Milan]. It is not relevant.
"Didier has been injured, then banned and he's back after the Bolton game.
"He is a big player. He is important for us and we want him back because he is one of those players who can make a difference.
"But Didier will be going nowhere in January."
Kenyon admitted that the return of several players, including Ricardo Carvalho and Michael Essien, will be as good as new signings as the club attempt to improve on last season.
"I don't think we will be doing any business in the January transfer window because the type of players we are looking for are not available," Kenyon said.
"Another reason is that we have still got some long-term injuries coming back and in January or February, Chelsea will have more player availability."