Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere has stated the club do not have the intention of offloading Youcef Atal.
The Algeria international has put in some very strong performances at left-back that has caught the eyes of some suitors.
Chelsea have long been admirers of him as Frank Lampard looks to strengthen the left-back position at Stamford Bridge.
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Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan are also rumoured to be in the race to sign him. However, the words of the Nice president could hinder such a move.
"We will not [sign] big names.