Arsenal target Hernanes told to stay at Lazio

Lazio's manager Edy Reja has ruled out a January transfer for Brazilian midfielder Hernanes. The talented playmaker has been a revelation since joining Lazio and has been linked with a move to Premier League giants Arsenal.

The Gunners had been linked with a £15 million bid for the Brazilian international, but he has been told he will be staying at the Serie A giants for the time being. Reja declared that the player is not for sale.

"I know there are requests for Hernanes but as far as I know he is not for sale," Reja told Rai Sport. "I've spoken to him, he is calm and relaxed. Does he want to leave? I don't know, you'd have to ask him and his agent but he isn't making a public show of anything."