Chelsea Target Not For Sale, Eddie Howe Reveals

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has brushed aside talks about the imminent sale of striker Callum Wilson when the transfer window reopens at the start of next month.

Eddie Howe debunked those transfer rumours in his latest interview ahead of the Cherries’ Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.

Callum Wilson has emerged as one of the main transfer targets for Chelsea ahead of the New Year following his impressive form for his South Coast club.

Recent reports revealed that the Blues are preparing a £30m January bid for the in-form striker.

Chelsea have endured a lack of goals from their top two striking talents this season and the 2012 European champions are keen to correct the situation with a possible move for recently capped England striker Callum Wilson.

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The striking duo of Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata have not been firing on all cylinders this season.

Both players have eleven goals between them in all competitions.

Callum Wilson would certainly be a better option up front for Chelsea after netting eight goals and providing five assists in 16 Premier League games this season.

His form led to an invitation to the Three Lions of England squad ahead of the games against the United States of America and Croatia.

He scored on his debut in a 3-0 victory over the United States at the Wembley Stadium last month.