Salomon Kalou is digging in his heels at Chelsea. The Sunday Mirror says Kalou will ­resist attempts by Chelsea to sell him in the January transfer window and walk out on the Blues for ­nothing in the summer.

Kalou is with the Ivory Coast preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations and isn't due to return to ­Stamford Bridge until next month. But he has ­dismissed reports of a cut-price move to Arsenal after failing to agree a new ­contract with Chelsea and up to ten clubs are ready to enter an auction for his signature when he ­becomes a free agent.

Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton and a host of European clubs including cash-rich French giants PSG are interested.