Ipswich chairman David Sheepshanks has dismissed speculation that star midfielders Jon Walters and Danny Haynes will be sold this month.Right winger Walters has been linked with Newcastle and Wigan and speculation has continued to grow since his omission from the club's squad for their FA Cup tie with Portsmouth on Saturday.

Haynes has attracted the interest of West Ham and Everton, but after only signing a contract extension in October it is unlikely the club would be willing to let him go.

Sheepshanks did admit a number of Ipswich's players are currently being looked at, but made it clear that Jim Magilton is under no pressure to sell.

"There is always speculation in January and it's not surprising that there are clubs that admire our players who have been doing so well but we have had no offers for our players," he told the East Anglian Daily Times.

"While you can never say we will never sell any of our players, you don't get promoted by selling your best players.

"We are not looking to sell our best players. On the contrary we are looking to add to improve our squad."

Whilst being understandably reluctant to part with their better players, Sheepshanks did reveal the club would be willing to listen to offers for those on the fringes of the squad.

Gary Roberts has been linked with a move to Leeds or Swansea, but as yet neither side have made a bid for the midfielder. Defender Dan Harding is another player who may be allowed to leave if the right offer comes along.

"We would entertain offers for players who are not involved with the squad on a regular basis," admitted the chairman.

Finally, Sheepshanks has confirmed that whilst money will be made available to Magilton during the transfer window the club may have to be patient in their efforts to improve the squad.

"We have funds available and we are anxious to invest in the right players," he said. "We would like to get a deal done but we are not in a desperate hurry.

"We will wait until next week, or even the one after that if it means securing the right calibre of player for Jim's team."

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