Reims coach David Guion has played down the prospect of losing Boulaye Dia this month.

Telefoot says Arsenal and Everton are eyeing the striker.

But Guion said, "We know that since the start of the season he is an element who is in demand. He had managed until October to think about his career and he had decided to continue with us. With this half-season he is doing he is again in demand. It is quite logical.

"But I am hopeful that he remains to at least finish the season.

"The staff, like his teammates, we really want him to stay with us and we told him. Now he will have to make the decision. But he is lucid and I am optimistic that he will make the right decision."