Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has insisted that he does not want to sell striker Lewis Grabban.

Fellow South Coast Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly eyeing a move for the Cherries' top scorer, but Howe told BBC Radio Solent that he has no intention of letting the 26-year-old leave.

"We have not had any approaches for Lewis, as we speak," said Howe.

"We are aware of the speculation and from my perspective I do not want to lose my best players."

Grabban joined Bournemouth from Rotherham United in May 2012. He has scored 10 league goals in 25 appearances this season.