West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic responds to Andy Carroll transfer speculation

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has insisted that the club have no intention of selling Andy Carroll amid reports that Chinese Super League clubs were interested.

Last week it was reported that the Hammers were open to offloading the injury-plagued striker, but it was recently claimed that the club rejected a £32m bid before China's transfer deadline on Tuesday.

Bilic has clarified that Carroll, who has been in and out of the team this season due to injuries, is an important member of the team in East London.

"He's one of our best players and we want to keep him. We wouldn't want to sell Andy to China," The Mirror quotes the manager as saying.

Carroll could return to action against Chelsea on Monday night after he took part in training following recovery from a groin injury.