Norwich City have denied reports that Wes Hoolahan has submitted a transfer request.

Hoolahan is a January target for Aston Villa.

Norwich chief executive David McNally told the club's website: "The club's focus is on improving the squad during this transfer window.

"As we have always said, no players will be sold against our will.

"We have received no transfer requests this season and have no intention of releasing any of our senior players.

"Our focus this January, as with every transfer window, is very much on improving the squad."