Sunderland boss David Moyes doesn't expect to lose Adnan Januzaj this month.
French side Lyon have been linked with the on-loan Manchester United winger.
Moyes said: “If he is to move, it can't be anything to do with me.
“My understanding is that the loan could be cut short if someone bought him, but we have not even heard a whisper of anything like that."
Moyes is backing Januzaj to inspire Sunderland to survival in the second-half of the season.
“I think Adnan is improving," he said. “I'm on him every day. He's beginning to become an influence in assist making.
“I know he can do that and I know he can score."