Van Geel: Immers to stay at Feyenoord

Feyenoord technical director Martin van Geel has stressed that Cardiff City target Lex Immers will not be leaving the club.

Attacking midfielder Immers has been strongly linked with a transfer away from De Kuip after a strong campaign in front of goal for the Rotterdam outfit.

The former ADO Den Haag man scored 15 times last season and Premier League newcomers Cardiff are reported to hold an interest in the 27-year-old.

However, Van Geel was quick to refute suggestions that Immers would be leaving for pastures new.

“He is basically not for sale,” Van Geel told Voetbal International.

Graziano Pelle was another to enjoy a profitable season for the 14-time Dutch Champions and Van Geel was just as firm on the future of the Italian striker, who netted 29 goals in all competitions last term.

He added: “Pelle has only played one season at De Kuip. We want keep these players.”