Charlton boss Karl Robinson says the club have fended off Championship and League One interest in Tony Watt and Harry Lennon.
Lennon has been out with a groin injury since November, while Watt struggled to hold down a regular starting spot at the Valley last season.
News Shopper revealed the Addicks rejected two bids from League One clubs for Lennon last month. Gillingham are believed to be interested in the defender.
Robinson said: “He’s injured and maybe a month away from being fit.
“I think what’s happened here, I was asked what I thought of Josh Wright, I said he was a good player and someone asked Gillingham’s manager about Harry Lennon, he said he was a good player.
“It doesn't mean they’re signing. I don't think it’s right to speak about other people’s players.
Harry Lennon
“Harry Lennon is not going, he’s staying here, getting himself fit and he’s going to fight to get in this team and that’s the message.”
Meanwhile, Robinson revealed that two Championship clubs, one League One side and four overseas clubs have asked about Watt’s availability.
The Scot’s Charlton career has been stop-start and he has been loaned out to Cardiff, Blackburn and Hearts in recent seasons.
And with Robinson hoping to bring in another striker, he hinted that Watt could leave the Addicks before the transfer window closes.
He added: “There was talk about Tony Watt moving on, but he’s going to stay around the building for a little bit longer until we can get the other player in.
“I read an article saying he’d signed for a club which is untrue. Tony Watt will be in the squad on Saturday.
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“There’s always interest in Tony Watt but it’s got to be right for everybody. Since I’ve walked in the building, he’s been excellent. He’s come in ridiculously good shape. He looks a million dollars and he’s worked hard in the summer.
“At the moment, we’ve fended off a lot of interest. I can’t say who, but there are two clubs in the Championship, a team in League One and there were four clubs abroad.
“It’s got to be right for Tony, and it’s got to be right for Charlton Athletic. Once it’s right for everybody then a decision will be made.
“But with Tony Watt’s attitude to work hard, I can’t ask for any more. He’s a different player since he’s come back.”
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