West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has knocked back interest from a number of Football League clubs in highly-rated midfielder Josh Cullen, according to Sky sources.
Pellegrini has been impressed by Cullen and thinks he will be of use at the London Stadium this season.
The 22-year-old is the reigning Republic of Ireland U21 Player of the Year.
Championship sides Preston and Blackburn are among a number of clubs keen to take him on loan.
Cullen spent the last two seasons on loan at Bradford and Bolton.