Preston North End striker Jordan Hugill was left out of their squad to face Nottingham Forest amid increasing interest from Crystal Palace.
The Eagles were reported to have agreed an £8million move for the striker earlier on Tuesday, before Preston released a statement to the contrary.
It read: 'Despite wholly inaccurate reports in a national newspaper this morning, we have not agreed any transfer fee with any club for Jordan Hugill.'
Despite that, the 25-year-old - who has also been the subject of interest from Reading and Leeds - was not included in the 18-man squad who beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 away from home.