Cisse is not for sale

French forward will not be offloaded by Lazio

Last Updated: December 22, 2011 12:19pm

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Djibril Cisse: Has slipped down the pecking order at Lazio but remains part of Edy Reja's plans

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Lazio manager Edy Reja has rubbished reports suggesting he would be willing to sanction the sale of Djibril Cisse in January.

The much-travelled French forward only moved to Italy over the summer, having previously expressed a desire to try his luck in Serie A.

He figured prominently in Lazio's plans at the start of the season, but has slowly slipped down the pecking order in recent weeks.

A lack of regular first team football has fuelled speculation that he could be on the move again during the winter transfer window.

Options

A return to former employers Auxerre has been touted, with the Ligue 1 outfit admitting that they would be willing to do a deal.

Reja, though, insists he has no plans to part with Cisse, either on loan or on a permanent deal.

"Cisse is not available for transfer," the Lazio boss said after seeing his side held 0-0 by Chievo on Wednesday.

"We won't be carrying out any kind of transfer options in that area of the side."