Phillip Cocu has played down speculation that Jack Marriott will leave Derby County in January.
The striker was a high-profile transfer target of Bristol City 18 months ago, with the Robins competing with the likes of Derby, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest for his signature.
Plenty of speculation was stoked by Marriott's former club, Peterborough United, but the Robins withdrew from the race due to the striker's price tag.
He instead moved to Derby and enjoyed a positive first season at the club, scoring 13 goals in 43 matches, but he has struggled for regular football this time around.
It has led to rumours that Marriott may leave the club in January on loan, particularly with Wayne Rooney becoming eligible to play for the Rams, but Cocu says this will not be happening.
"I don't know anything about speculation (about Marriott), so that is something we can be clear about," Cocu said to Derbyshire Live.
"I don't see any reason (why he should leave). Rumours will always be around, but not from our side.
"It's not in our agenda that he will leave the club in January."
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