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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has reaffirmed that none of his players will be leaving during the January transfer window despite reported interest from Premier League leaders Arsenal in Alvaro Morata.
The Spanish under-21 international striker has made just one league start this season, but with Karim Benzema the only other recognised centre forward available to Ancelotti, the Italian is keen to retain Morata.
"He doesn't lack anything, his only problem is the competition for places. This is Real Madrid," he said on Saturday.
"I have not spoken with him and there is nothing to speak about. No one has asked for him and, if a team did come in for him, the answer would be a clear no. He is staying."
With league leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid facing off against each other on Saturday night, Real can cut the five-point gap on their title rivals when they travel to Espanyol on Sunday.