By Mark Heys
February 28 2007

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has laughed off reports which claim that Atletico Madrid are about to launch a £6 million for El-Hadji Diouf Diouf has been linked with a move to La Liga in certain quarters of this morning's press but Allardyce has moved quickly to quash any rumours that the Senegal star will be leaving the Reebok Stadium.

The 26-year old has become a huge favourite at Bolton since moving from Liverpool nearly three years ago and they are unwilling to sell him at any price as they see him as a key part of their success.

"We just wouldn't take anything like that figure. He's worth a lot more than that. He's an integral part of the team, one of the most influential players in that position across Europe." said Allardyce when hearing of the speculation

Last week Diouf stated that he was happy to stay at Bolton and described the club as one big family so it is unlikely that the African will be moving anywhere in the near future.